Associate Director, Strategy and Corporate Development

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The 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 Unites States. 

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

• 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

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 were permitted by law, 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

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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 the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion