Director, Strategy and Corporate Development

The Director, Strategy and Corporate Development will play a critical role supporting NIQ’s growth agenda, strategic initiatives, supporting mergers and acquisition, and executive-level projects end-to-end. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with 7-10 years of experience who can independently lead deal processes and drive broader strategy and transformation efforts, while shaping the agenda alongside senior leadership.    The role partners closely with senior leaders across Strategy, Finance, Product/Technology, and Business Units, and offers exposure to executive leadership and board‑level decision making. This is the Strategy and Corporate Development team, with the potential to move up to a more senior role on the team or an operating role within one of NIQ’s business units.    Key Responsibilities  Strategy & Growth Initiatives  Lead enterprise and business unit strategy projects, including:   Market and competitive analysis  Growth opportunity assessment  Strategic planning and prioritization  Help drive the three-year planning process  Comfortable operating at all altitudes — from high-level strategy with executives to digging into details alongside ICs  Thrive in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments with evolving priorities  Proficiency with modern AI tools and workflows - or the curiosity and initiative to learn and apply them independently  Author and present executive- and board-level materials, including recommendations on strategic direction and capital allocation  Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans  Corporate Development & M&A  Lead cross-functional diligence teams (Finance, Legal, Product, Tech, HR), setting workplan, cadence, and escalation paths  Support integration planning and setting the team up for success  Partner with Finance to develop deal models and present recommendations to executive leadership  7–10 years of experience in one or more of:   Corporate Development  Management Consulting  Investment Banking  Strategy or Corporate Finance roles  Track record of leading M&A processes from sourcing through close, including at least one deal owned end-to-end  Strong analytical and financial modeling skills  Experience presenting to and influencing C-suite and board-level audiences  Proven ability to lead multiple workstreams and small teams concurrently in a fast-moving environment  Strong judgment, ownership mindset, and comfort working with senior leaders  Comfortable operating at all altitudes - from high-level strategy with executives to digging into details alongside ICs  Thrive in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments with evolving priorities  Proficiency with modern AI tools and workflows - or the curiosity and initiative to learn and apply them independently   Preferred Background  Combination of top-tier consulting and M&A (corporate development or investment banking) experience strongly preferred  Direct experience leading post-merger integration or enterprise strategic growth initiatives  Experience in technology, data, analytics, or SaaS‑oriented businesses preferred