Director, Corporate Development & M&A — Hybrid Growth Leader

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup (3 days in office, 2

401(k) match up to 6%

Flexible time off policy

Commuter benefits

Job summary

BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT GmbH – Corporate is seeking a Director of Corporate Development & M&A to shape future opportunities, working with the executive team and cross-functional stakeholders to turn priorities into actionable plans and measurable value.

You will drive market insights, propose strategic options, and lead growth initiatives—from corporate innovation and partnerships to end-to-end M&A assessments—while ensuring governance alignment and stakeholder engagement across international

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience, ideally in top-tier strategy consulting or equivalent corporate strategy/M&A.
• Excellent analytical and problem-structuring abilities with strong attention to detail.
• First-class written and verbal communication in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop market, trend, and competitor analysis to inform opportunities.
• Distill data-backed strategic options and actionable recommendations.
• Lead growth platforms via corporate innovation, partnerships, and M&A from sourcing to assessment.
• Support governance and shareholder communications with clear market context and priorities.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Autonomous mindset

Tools

AI

Job description

BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT GmbH – Corporate is seeking a Director of Corporate Development & M&A to shape future opportunities, working with the executive team and cross-functional stakeholders to turn priorities into actionable plans and measurable value.

You will drive market insights, propose strategic options, and lead growth initiatives—from corporate innovation and partnerships to end-to-end M&A assessments—while ensuring governance alignment and stakeholder engagement across international