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