Director, Strategy & M&A Growth (Remote)

Nielsen Consumer LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Education support

Job summary

NIQ (NielsenIQ) is seeking a Director of Strategy and Corporate Development to drive growth initiatives, support M&A, and lead executive-level projects end-to-end. The role partners with senior leaders across Strategy, Finance, Product/Technology, and Business Units, offering exposure to board-level decision making and the potential to advance within the organization.

Candidates should have 7–10 years in corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or related finance roles, with a

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or related finance roles.
• Track record of leading end-to-end deals including at least one deal owned from sourcing to close.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience presenting to and influencing C-suite and board-level audiences.
• Ability to lead multiple workstreams and small teams in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise and business unit strategy projects, including market and competitive analysis and growth opportunity assessment.
• Help drive the three-year planning process and translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Author and present executive- and board-level materials with strategic recommendations.

Skills

M&A leadership

Strategy development

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

NIQ (NielsenIQ) is seeking a Director of Strategy and Corporate Development to drive growth initiatives, support M&A, and lead executive-level projects end-to-end. The role partners with senior leaders across Strategy, Finance, Product/Technology, and Business Units, offering exposure to board-level decision making and the potential to advance within the organization.

Candidates should have 7–10 years in corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or related finance roles, with a