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Director, Corporate Strategy

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Alpharetta, GA
Senior level
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Alpharetta, GA
Senior level
Lead corporate strategy by developing business and operating plans, evaluating organic and inorganic growth (M&A), conducting market and competitive analysis, translating insights into priorities and measurable outcomes, and advising senior leadership to drive sustainable growth and execution.
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Are you ready to shape the strategic direction of a global data and analytics business?
Do you excel at translating complex market insights into clear choices, investment priorities, and sustainable growth?
About the Business:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team:

The Corporate Strategy team partners with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the strategic agenda across our markets. The team brings together market intelligence, customer insight, financial analysis, and disciplined execution to identify growth opportunities and support long-term value creation.

About the Role:

As Director, Corporate Strategy, you will partner with the leadership team to drive the strategic agenda across our markets. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will help define where to play and how to win, translate strategy into clear priorities, and support disciplined execution that delivers sustainable growth and long-term value.

You will develop business and operating strategies, evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities, deepen understanding of customers and markets, and frame complex decisions for senior leaders.

Responsibilities:
  • Leading the development of business strategies and operating plans that drive innovation, scale, customer value, and sustainable growth.
  • Serving as a trusted strategic adviser to senior leadership by framing critical questions, assessing trends and technologies, and clarifying evolving market needs.
  • Translating strategy into clear choices, investment priorities, measurable outcomes, and actionable initiatives.
  • Identifying and evaluating growth opportunities across core segments, adjacent markets, and emerging ecosystems.
  • Building and managing an M&A pipeline in partnership with business leaders, RELX Corporate Finance, and Risk M&A teams.
  • Leading strategic initiatives related to market entry, commercial strategy, portfolio prioritization, partnerships, acquisitions, and divestitures.
  • Developing a data- and relationship-driven understanding of customer workflows, unmet needs, market size, competitive positioning, and business models.
  • Leading competitive and ecosystem analysis to identify disruption risks, partnership opportunities, and sources of sustainable differentiation.
  • Ensuring strategic plans are grounded in market intelligence, customer insights, and an understanding of segment drivers and barriers.
  • Monitoring market, technology, and other relevant trends to assess business opportunities, risks, and potential impact.
  • Performing all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Five or more years of experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, market research, M&A diligence, product planning, business planning, or corporate mergers and acquisitions.
  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Experience in a top-tier consulting or M&A advisory firm preferred.
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a leading university preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly assess complex, unstructured situations and apply appropriate frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive decisions strategically, analytically, and thoughtfully while balancing multiple initiatives.
  • Proven success building cross-functional alignment despite competing opinions, demands, and priorities.
  • Collaborative, pragmatic, and outcomes-driven approach with a strong bias toward action and execution.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt to different audiences and operate effectively across organizational levels and functions.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize based on leadership direction.
  • Experience in M&A, strategic alliances, and detailed commercial negotiations.
  • Ability to synthesize complexity, frame decisions, and communicate clearly with senior audiences while building organizational support.
  • Strong financial acumen and the ability to connect strategy with commercial performance and capital allocation.
Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
  • Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance, and time-off programs.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
  • Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts.
  • In addition to annual Paid Time Off, up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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