Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

RELX International; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Wellbeing program

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in the United States seeks a Senior Director of Corporate Strategy to shape strategic priorities and drive sustainable growth across markets. You will translate insights into investment choices, lead cross-functional initiatives, and partner with senior leaders to set where to play and how to win.

You will develop business and operating plans, evaluate organic and inorganic growth, and frame complex decisions for executives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate strategy, investment banking, market research, M&A diligence, or related fields.
• MBA or advanced degree from leading university preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to handle unstructured situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of business strategies and operating plans for innovation and sustainable growth.
• Serve as trusted adviser to senior leadership by framing critical questions and market trends.
• Translate strategy into clear priorities, investments, and measurable initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities across core and adjacent markets.
• Build and manage an M&A pipeline with corporate finance and risk teams.
• Drive market entry, partnerships, and portfolio prioritization initiatives.
• Develop data-driven understanding of customer workflows, market size, and competition.
• Monitor industry trends to assess opportunities and risks.

Skills

Strategy development

M&A diligence

Market analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

Are you ready to shape the strategic direction of a global data and analytics business?
Do you excel at translating complex market insights into clear choices, investment priorities, and sustainable growth?

About the Business:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team:

The Corporate Strategy team partners with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the strategic agenda across our markets. The team brings together market intelligence, customer insight, financial analysis, and disciplined execution to identify growth opportunities and support long‑term value creation.

About the Role:

As Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, you will partner with the leadership team to drive the strategic agenda across our markets. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will help define where to play and how to win, translate strategy into clear priorities, and support disciplined execution that delivers sustainable growth and long‑term value.

You will develop business and operating strategies, evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities, deepen understanding of customers and markets, and frame complex decisions for senior leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development of business strategies and operating plans that drive innovation, scale, customer value, and sustainable growth.
• Serving as a trusted strategic adviser to senior leadership by framing critical questions, assessing trends and technologies, and clarifying evolving market needs.
• Translating strategy into clear choices, investment priorities, measurable outcomes, and actionable initiatives.
• Identifying and evaluating growth opportunities across core segments, adjacent markets, and emerging ecosystems.
• Building and managing an M&A pipeline in partnership with business leaders, RELX Corporate Finance, and Risk M&A teams.
• Leading strategic initiatives related to market entry, commercial strategy, portfolio prioritization, partnerships, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Developing a data- and relationship-driven understanding of customer workflows, unmet needs, market size, competitive positioning, and business models.
• Leading competitive and ecosystem analysis to identify disruption risks, partnership opportunities, and sources of sustainable differentiation.
• Ensuring strategic plans are grounded in market intelligence, customer insights, and an understanding of segment drivers and barriers.
• Monitoring market, technology, and other relevant trends to assess business opportunities, risks, and potential impact.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 10 or more years of experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, market research, M&A diligence, product planning, business planning, or corporate mergers and acquisitions.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Experience in a top‑tier consulting or M&A advisory firm preferred.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a leading university preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly assess complex, unstructured situations and apply appropriate frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to drive decisions strategically, analytically, and thoughtfully while balancing multiple initiatives.
• Proven success building cross‑functional alignment despite competing opinions, demands, and priorities.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and outcomes‑driven approach with a strong bias toward action and execution.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt to different audiences and operate effectively across organizational levels and functions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize based on leadership direction.
• Experience in M&A, strategic alliances, and detailed commercial negotiations.
• Ability to synthesize complexity, frame decisions, and communicate clearly with senior audiences while building organizational support.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to connect strategy with commercial performance and capital allocation.

Working for you:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi‑carrier program for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance, and time‑off programs.
• Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts.
• In addition to annual Paid Time Off, up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $156,700 - $290,900. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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