Business Analysis Manager - Director, Strategic Market Insights & M&A
Wolters Kluwer, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services, combining deep domain expertise with specialized technology to help professionals make confident decisions. Every day, our customers use our solutions to save lives, improve businesses, and build better judicial and regulatory systems. We help them get it right. Find your place here.
Learn more about Wolters Kluwer and Enablon, the recognized leader in EHS and Operational Risk Management solutions. What You'll be Doing
Enablon is launching a high-impact strategic role to accelerate its growth through data-driven market insights and expansion. The Director – Strategic Market Insights & M&A will serve as a key advisor to product, marketing, and executive leadership, driving strategic decisions across product roadmap development, market entry, competitive positioning, and mergers & acquisitions. This role combines deep market research, commercial strategy, and corporate development expertise to identify growth opportunities, evaluate partnership and acquisition targets, and shape Enablon’s long-term strategic direction. The ideal candidate will bring a consulting mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record in market intelligence and deal execution. If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect.
Be the difference with us.
Key Responsibilities
Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights
Define and lead the strategic agenda for market, customer, and competitive intelligence.
Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and opportunity assessments to identify high-growth areas and whitespace opportunities.
Develop and maintain dashboards, competitive profiles, and benchmarking tools to inform strategic decisions.
Deliver monthly and quarterly market reviews to guide product and commercial strategy.
Product Strategy & Go-to-Market Support
Advise product and marketing teams on positioning, differentiation, and roadmap prioritization based on market needs and competitive gaps.
Support product launches with market requirement validation, competitive analysis, and sales enablement insights.
Analyze win/loss data and customer feedback to improve targeting, messaging, and upsell strategies.
M&A Strategy & Execution
Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic priorities.
Lead strategic fit assessments, financial modeling, and valuation analysis.
Manage cross-functional due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors.
Partner with integration teams to ensure post-merger alignment and value realization.
Executive Advisory & Strategic Planning
Prepare investment memos, business cases, and board-level presentations.
Collaborate with Wolters Kluwer on TAM studies and industry research to support strategic planning.
Influence cross-functional initiatives through actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Key Deliverables
Strategic Market Intelligence Repository
Market Insight Briefs & Gap Analyses
Competitive Landscape Reports & Heat Maps
Win/Loss and Customer Loyalty Reports
Business Cases for New Markets or Offerings
M&A Pipeline and Target Evaluation Frameworks
Quarterly Strategic Reviews & Executive Presentations
Post-Merger Integration Strategy & Synergy Tracking
You’re a Great Fit if You Have
8–12 years of experience in market strategy, corporate development, M&A, or strategy consulting.
Proven ability to lead market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.
Strong financial acumen and experience in valuation, deal structuring, and due diligence.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Experience in SaaS, ESG, or enterprise software sectors preferred.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Exposure to EHS, ESG, or Operational Risk domains
Experience in enterprise B2B or SaaS markets
Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or market analytics
Familiarity with data visualization or analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL)
We are an incredibly supportive team that truly enjoys what we do and who we do it with. We play a key role within WK and assist in driving the daily success. If you have a passion for making a true difference within an organization, while working alongside a genuinely caring and supportive team, we highly encourage you to apply. #BeTheDifference
Additional Information Compensation:
$98,500.00 - $172,700.00 USD
This role is eligible for Bonus.
Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and requirements.
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Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services, combining deep domain expertise with specialized technology to help professionals make confident decisions. Every day, our customers use our solutions to save lives, improve businesses, and build better judicial and regulatory systems. We help them get it right. Find your place here.
Learn more about Wolters Kluwer and Enablon, the recognized leader in EHS and Operational Risk Management solutions. What You'll be Doing
Enablon is launching a high-impact strategic role to accelerate its growth through data-driven market insights and expansion. The Director – Strategic Market Insights & M&A will serve as a key advisor to product, marketing, and executive leadership, driving strategic decisions across product roadmap development, market entry, competitive positioning, and mergers & acquisitions. This role combines deep market research, commercial strategy, and corporate development expertise to identify growth opportunities, evaluate partnership and acquisition targets, and shape Enablon’s long-term strategic direction. The ideal candidate will bring a consulting mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record in market intelligence and deal execution. If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect.
Be the difference with us.
Key Responsibilities
Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights
Define and lead the strategic agenda for market, customer, and competitive intelligence.
Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and opportunity assessments to identify high-growth areas and whitespace opportunities.
Develop and maintain dashboards, competitive profiles, and benchmarking tools to inform strategic decisions.
Deliver monthly and quarterly market reviews to guide product and commercial strategy.
Product Strategy & Go-to-Market Support
Advise product and marketing teams on positioning, differentiation, and roadmap prioritization based on market needs and competitive gaps.
Support product launches with market requirement validation, competitive analysis, and sales enablement insights.
Analyze win/loss data and customer feedback to improve targeting, messaging, and upsell strategies.
M&A Strategy & Execution
Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic priorities.
Lead strategic fit assessments, financial modeling, and valuation analysis.
Manage cross-functional due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors.
Partner with integration teams to ensure post-merger alignment and value realization.
Executive Advisory & Strategic Planning
Prepare investment memos, business cases, and board-level presentations.
Collaborate with Wolters Kluwer on TAM studies and industry research to support strategic planning.
Influence cross-functional initiatives through actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Key Deliverables
Strategic Market Intelligence Repository
Market Insight Briefs & Gap Analyses
Competitive Landscape Reports & Heat Maps
Win/Loss and Customer Loyalty Reports
Business Cases for New Markets or Offerings
M&A Pipeline and Target Evaluation Frameworks
Quarterly Strategic Reviews & Executive Presentations
Post-Merger Integration Strategy & Synergy Tracking
You’re a Great Fit if You Have
8–12 years of experience in market strategy, corporate development, M&A, or strategy consulting.
Proven ability to lead market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.
Strong financial acumen and experience in valuation, deal structuring, and due diligence.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Experience in SaaS, ESG, or enterprise software sectors preferred.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Exposure to EHS, ESG, or Operational Risk domains
Experience in enterprise B2B or SaaS markets
Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or market analytics
Familiarity with data visualization or analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL)
We are an incredibly supportive team that truly enjoys what we do and who we do it with. We play a key role within WK and assist in driving the daily success. If you have a passion for making a true difference within an organization, while working alongside a genuinely caring and supportive team, we highly encourage you to apply. #BeTheDifference
Additional Information Compensation:
$98,500.00 - $172,700.00 USD
This role is eligible for Bonus.
Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and requirements.
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