What We'll Bring

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring

The Corporate Development Team is a high-performing, dynamic team responsible for leading TransUnion’s corporate global M&A activities and the development of the underlying long-term global strategy. As a Sr. Director, Corporate Development, you will play an important role in enabling TransUnion to meet its growth objectives while positioning the organization to be the leading, global information and risk solutions provider. You will achieve these goals by partnering with Divisional Presidents to define the Corporate Development agenda to support the Business Unit Strategy, and leading all aspects of Corporate Development projects (e.g. strategic rationale, financial rationale, diligence, negotiation, etc.)

Corporate Development and Strategy

Lead overall development of investment thesis across opportunities including strategic fit and financial attractiveness analyses (e.g. industry attractiveness, asset positioning/ differentiators/ growth potential, synergy definition/ quantification, operational requirements/ investments, financial modeling/ valuation)

Serve as internal and external point of contact ensuring seamless flow of information among key stakeholders (Executive, Board of Directors, Legal department, Corporate Treasury department, investment bankers, etc.)

Lead negotiation of transaction terms and legal documents working closely with cross-functional teams (business units, Legal, Accounting, etc.)

In partnership with business unit leaders, develop and drive Corporate Development strategy to support overall organizational goals

Evaluate strategic fit of potential M&A targets, including market, customer, competitive and synergy analyses

Lead analysis, financial projections, valuation modeling and select deal components for domestic and global M&A transactions for TransUnion

Lead cross-functional teams to complete due diligence and integration planning for strategic initiatives and/or M&A transactions

Develop presentations and potentially present to the C-Suite level

Build content to support a variety of Strategy and M&A process components, including: Acquisition and strategic investment performance reporting, Monthly CEO reports, Board of Director meetings, Corporate three-year-planning activities, Competitive analysis briefs/reports, Other high-visibility, high-stakes materials involving C-suite internal stakeholders

BU Engagement

Partner with BU leadership (SVP, EVP) to prioritize opportunities and ensure flawless execution of Corporate Development activities that support the BU Strategy

Know the organization and understand the implications of change for affected departments

Communicate with expert level detail on TransUnion's products, services, or internal information as necessary

Interact with senior management, business leaders, and occasionally the CEO and Executive Level staff as well as with external TransUnion clients and partners

Be recognized as advanced individual contributor within the organization; Perform as a subject matter expert with additional experience and/or education in field

People / Resource Management

Direct and guide expert TU associates who exercise significant independence and autonomy in decision making

Exercise full management authority for direct reports (if applicable), including performance reviews, pay decisions, recruitment, discipline, termination, and other personnel actions

Effectively interact with peers, subordinate management, and senior management concerning projects and operational decisions to ensure effective and efficient processes with successful outcomes

Lead by influence experienced cross-functional professionals who exercise high latitude and independence in their assignments

Participate with senior management to establish strategic goals, plans, and objectives

Interact with peers, subordinate management, and senior management concerning projects, operational decisions, and/or scheduling requirements that affect the scope of their responsibility

Impact You'll Make

13-15 years post-undergraduate experience with 6-8 post MBA

Experience and strong record of accomplishment in top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking (or other transaction-advisory services firms) and/or corporate strategy and corporate development

Experience in information services, financial services or digital industries preferred

Demonstrated profound understanding of strategy and M&A; and financial acumen

Experience with direct supervisory responsibilities and demonstrated ability to manage, develop, and motivate other associates

Strong leadership skills: ability to take initiative and ownership and effectively leverage resources to drive successfully outcomes

Strong problem solving skills: ability to break down complex problems into critical parts, identify the key causes and effectively prioritize and execute way forward

Strong critical thinking skills: ability to assimilate and understand new concepts in short time frames

Exceptional analytical skills: ability to logically and systematically visualize and efficiently tackle tasks; understanding and mastery of tools and methods to effectively support the Strategy and M&A process

Superior communication skills (verbal and written)

Outstanding interpersonal skills to positively influence outcomes and ability to work across functions and levels of seniority

Highly organized, excellent project management abilities

Advanced fluency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Energetic and driven

During the COVID-19 pandemic, TransUnion has several safety protocols in place to protect associates, customers, and visitors. You may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and/or to participate in certain work-related activities. Exemption is available to qualified candidates as a reasonable accommodation.

We’re supported by flexible benefits that not only cover us but our families. We offer a variety of benefit plans and options that vary by region, country and location. 

Benefits

Some highlights that apply to our U.S. associates include:

Flexible time off for exempt associates

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Infertility coverage

Spousal and domestic partner benefits

Charity gift matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Retirement contributions

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