Associate Director, Strategy and Corporate Development
NielsenIQ, Chicago, IL, United States
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Associate Director, Strategy & Corporate Development , will play a critical role supporting NIQ’s growth agenda, working across mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and executive level projects. This role is ideal for a high performing professional with 5–10 years of experience who can both support and independently drive deal processes or broader strategy and transformation efforts.
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 meant to be an entry point for the Strategy and Corporate Development team, with the potential to move up to a more senior role on the team or roll into one of NIQ’s business units.
This is a remote position for anyone currently living in the United States.
Job Description Corporate Development & M&A
Support and lead end to end M&A execution, including:
Target screening and prioritization
Financial modeling and valuation
Commercial and operational due diligence
Deal structuring and transaction execution
Vendor coordination and overall process management
Coordinate and drive cross functional diligence teams (Finance, Legal, Product, Tech, HR)
Support integration planning and setting the team up for success
Own valuation workstreams and assist finance team with financial model creation
Assist in managing external advisors (bankers, consultants, legal)
Strategy & Growth Initiatives
Support 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
Develop clear, executive ready materials for leadership and board discussions
Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans
Qualifications
5–10 years of experience in one or more of:
Corporate Development
Management Consulting
Investment Banking
Strategy or Corporate Finance roles
Experience driving or supporting M&A processes
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Experience structuring clear, concise executive‑level presentations
Ability to manage multiple workstreams 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
Additional Information This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $160,000 - $190,000. 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 flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry‑leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
Life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
Disability insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
Our Benefits
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job‑related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations or wish to request human review, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state‑of‑the‑art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion.
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Associate Director, Strategy & Corporate Development , will play a critical role supporting NIQ’s growth agenda, working across mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and executive level projects. This role is ideal for a high performing professional with 5–10 years of experience who can both support and independently drive deal processes or broader strategy and transformation efforts.
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 meant to be an entry point for the Strategy and Corporate Development team, with the potential to move up to a more senior role on the team or roll into one of NIQ’s business units.
This is a remote position for anyone currently living in the United States.
Job Description Corporate Development & M&A
Support and lead end to end M&A execution, including:
Target screening and prioritization
Financial modeling and valuation
Commercial and operational due diligence
Deal structuring and transaction execution
Vendor coordination and overall process management
Coordinate and drive cross functional diligence teams (Finance, Legal, Product, Tech, HR)
Support integration planning and setting the team up for success
Own valuation workstreams and assist finance team with financial model creation
Assist in managing external advisors (bankers, consultants, legal)
Strategy & Growth Initiatives
Support 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
Develop clear, executive ready materials for leadership and board discussions
Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans
Qualifications
5–10 years of experience in one or more of:
Corporate Development
Management Consulting
Investment Banking
Strategy or Corporate Finance roles
Experience driving or supporting M&A processes
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Experience structuring clear, concise executive‑level presentations
Ability to manage multiple workstreams 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
Additional Information This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $160,000 - $190,000. 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 flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry‑leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
Life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
Disability insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
Our Benefits
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job‑related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations or wish to request human review, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state‑of‑the‑art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion.
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