Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & Development

Primary Responsibilities

• Help build Condé Nast’s M&A, investment and strategic partnership pipeline and support the execution of corporate initiatives on behalf of the executive leadership team.
• Develop deep domain knowledge of the media industry and audience, market, consumer and competitive dynamics to inform, identify and source strategic partnerships, acquisition targets and new business opportunities.
• Support the expansion of existing and new growth pillars, including delivering analytical assessments of existing business lines.
• Lead valuation, deal structuring, business case development and investment materials required to secure internal alignment and stakeholder support.
• Drive transaction execution across acquisitions, investments, partnerships and other strategic deals, including managing diligence, coordinating workstreams, leading negotiations, and advancing processes through closing and post-close integration.
• Manage company deal databases, target lists, market maps, opportunity pipelines, benchmarking and competitive intelligence analysis to inform Condé Nast’s corporate strategy and future growth priorities.
• Brings people together across functions - Corporate Strategy, Editorial, Commercial, Product & Technology, Legal, Finance & Transformation to execute strategic projects throughout the company.
• Drive financial modeling, transaction structuring and long-range strategic planning processes in coordination with counterparts in Finance, Legal and Condé Nast’s parent company.
• Prepare clear, concise and compelling materials for senior executives and other key stakeholders, including strategic recommendations, market assessments, transaction summaries and financial analyses.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, business development, strategic finance or a related field.
• Ability to lead through influence rather than formal authority, driving outcomes, shaping direction, and supporting the success of colleagues and the wider organisation.
• Experience evaluating and executing acquisitions, investments, partnerships, new business opportunities or major strategic initiatives.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to synthesize financial, strategic, market and operational information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations and materials for senior executives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional workstreams with multiple stakeholders.
• High degree of ownership, attention to detail, discretion and comfort operating in ambiguous or fast-moving environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions, brands and levels.
• Knowledge of media, digital publishing, consumer internet, commerce, entertainment, events, luxury, advertising, subscriptions, marketplaces, licensing or related sectors preferred.
• BA/BS degree required; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint / Google Slides.