Senior Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

Archer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking a Sr Advisor, Corporate Development to lead cross-functional due diligence, modeling, and deal execution for strategic M&A initiatives. You will develop materials for executive review, shape acquisition criteria, and contribute to the corporate development pipeline while collaborating with business units.

The role is hybrid, requiring regular in-person work at a TU office location for at least two days a week.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years at a top-tier strategy firm (McKinsey, BCG or Bain) required; 5–7 years total preferred.
• Deep understanding of corporate strategy and M&A with strong financial acumen.
• Proven leadership, ownership and project management across cross-functional work.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication for C-suite audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional due diligence and integration planning for global M&A initiatives.
• Perform transaction analysis, financial modeling, valuation and returns analysis with senior guidance.
• Develop Basis of Interest materials and executive presentations for reviews and approvals.
• Create acquisition target criteria, prioritize targets, and maintain the pipeline.
• Provide corporate development reporting including CEO updates and Board materials.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

M&A

Financial modeling

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Archer is collaborating with TransUnion to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice
Personal Information We Collect
Your Privacy Choices

Team Overview

The Global Corporate Development Team develops TransUnion's corporate development strategy and leads global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment activities. The team partners with Divisional and Regional Presidents to align the corporate development agenda with business unit and regional strategies.
This role reports to the Vice President, Corporate Development. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional due diligence and integration planning for strategic initiatives and domestic and global M&A transactions.
• Lead transaction analysis, financial modeling, valuation, returns analysis, sensitivities, and selected deal components with guidance from senior team members.
• Develop Basis of Interest materials and executive-level presentations to support internal transaction reviews and approvals.
• Formulate acquisition target criteria, prioritize the target universe, and maintain the acquisition pipeline.
• Prepare corporate development reporting, including acquisition and strategic investment performance, monthly CEO updates, Board materials, and competitive analyses.
• Develop market insights through primary and secondary research to inform buy, build, partner, market-entry, and market-expansion decisions.
• Monitor industry trends, conduct market mapping and sizing, and evaluate targeted M&A and partnership opportunities, including situations with limited or ambiguous data.
• Partner with functional experts across TransUnion's business units to complete workstreams and advance strategic priorities.
• Engage senior leaders, external clients, and partners with a strong understanding of TransUnion's products, services, and business model.
• Support complex strategic programs and other priorities identified by Global Strategy and Corporate Development leadership.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, specifically McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), or Bain & Company, is required; 5-7 years of total professional experience is preferred.
• Deep understanding of corporate strategy and M&A, supported by strong financial acumen and the ability to assess strategic and financial rationale.
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership, and project management skills, with the ability to mobilize resources and manage complex, cross-functional work.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical capabilities, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems, identify root causes, prioritize actions, and develop practical solutions.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels of seniority and develop materials for C-suite audiences.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, valuation analysis, returns analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills for developing executive- and Board-level presentations.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills for producing clear, concise transaction and strategy documents.
• Proficiency with market research, industry analysis, and structured problem-solving methods that support strategy and M&A decisions.

Preferred Skills

We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:

• Additional experience in investment banking and/or corporate development.
• Experience in information services, financial services, or digital industries.
• Experience developing acquisition pipelines, market maps, and target-screening criteria.
• Experience supporting post-transaction integration planning and acquisition performance reporting.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $142,500.00 - $237,500.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Benefits That Support Every Part Of Your Life

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.

For Your Health:

Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection:

We've got your back with company-paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short- and long-term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.

For Your Family:

From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we're here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future:

Build toward what's next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance to plan confidently.

For You:

Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness:

Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion's Affir... Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

TransUnion Overview

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development - while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title

Sr Advisor, Corporate Development

Company

TransUnion LLC