Head of Corporate Development

Job Description Responsibilities

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Curate and grow a pipeline of potential deals, proactively developing ideas for growth and actively sourcing and screening targets
• Represent Nielsen
  
  IQ externally with M&A targets and related advisors / intermediaries
• Build investment thesis for potential acquisition spaces and targets, and organize and conduct due diligence activities to validate
• M&A and other inorganic activity in close collaboration with the C‑Suite and other relevant corporate stakeholders
• Leading the due diligence and deal execution process; including negotiations and management of cross‑functional teams and outside advisors.
• Driving the development and execution of a transformational and tech‑enabled M&A agenda across multiple business lines.
• Support in integration planning and management, on an as‑needed basis

Divestitures

• Assess potential divestiture opportunities, as needed
• Drive divestiture processes – from banker selection, to data prep, to support on diligence, and ultimately deal documentation
• Joint Ventures / Minority Investments
• Keep track of status and information for mixture of JVs and minority investments
• Drive investment and decision making progress for any new potential partnerships

Other

• Drive development of corporate development team
• Support three year planning process, particularly as it relates to building out inorganic growth opportunities for key business and regions
• Support other strategic / partnership based initiatives as business priorities dictate

• 10-15 years of experience across either or both:
  • Mergers & Acquisitions:
    Investment banking and/or Corporate Development, and a proven track‑record of successfully leading/building a corporate development function. The candidate will also have experience closing a variety of different kinds of transactions (JVs, investments, partnerships, etc.)
  • Strategy
    
    Experience:
    
    Management consulting experience in a top tier consulting firm or top Corporate Strategy in a highly demanding, fast paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize complex business issues into clear, actionable insights and communicate them concisely to senior leadership
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Background in Information Services, Consumer Packaged Goods, or Retail industries
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with rigorous, methodical approach to business analysis
• Excellent project management capabilities; ability to mobilize cross‑functional teams and drive execution across multiple work streams
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence internal and external partners at all organizational levels
• Strong executive presence and communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior management and external audiences

• Self‑motivated, high‑energy professional comfortable working in fast‑paced, performance‑driven environments and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and openness to feedback
• Ability to function as both individual contributor and team leader; comfortable with ambiguity and cross‑functional complexity

This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $237,200‑$300,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales‑based incentive or performance‑based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry‑leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• Linked In Learning
• Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)

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