Senior Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Corporate Development Team develops TransUnion's corporate development strategy and leads global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment activities. The team partners with Divisional and Regional Presidents to align the corporate development agenda with business unit and regional strategies. This role reports to the Vice President, Corporate Development. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, specifically McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), or Bain & Company, is required.
• Deep understanding of corporate strategy and M&A, supported by strong financial acumen and the ability to assess strategic and financial rationale.
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership, and project management skills, with the ability to mobilize resources and manage complex, cross-functional work.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical capabilities, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems, identify root causes, prioritize actions, and develop practical solutions.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels of seniority and develop materials for C-suite audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, valuation analysis, returns analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills for developing executive- and Board-level presentations.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills for producing clear, concise transaction and strategy documents.
• Proficiency with market research, industry analysis, and structured problem-solving methods that support strategy and M&A decisions.

Nice To Haves

• 5-7 years of total professional experience is preferred.
• Additional experience in investment banking and/or corporate development.
• Experience in information services, financial services, or digital industries.
• Experience developing acquisition pipelines, market maps, and target-screening criteria.
• Experience supporting post-transaction integration planning and acquisition performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional due diligence and integration planning for strategic initiatives and domestic and global M&A transactions.
• Lead transaction analysis, financial modeling, valuation, returns analysis, sensitivities, and selected deal components with guidance from senior team members.
• Develop Basis of Interest materials and executive-level presentations to support internal transaction reviews and approvals.
• Formulate acquisition target criteria, prioritize the target universe, and maintain the acquisition pipeline.
• Prepare corporate development reporting, including acquisition and strategic investment performance, monthly CEO updates, Board materials, and competitive analyses.
• Develop market insights through primary and secondary research to inform buy, build, partner, market-entry, and market-expansion decisions.
• Monitor industry trends, conduct market mapping and sizing, and evaluate targeted M&A and partnership opportunities, including situations with limited or ambiguous data.
• Partner with functional experts across TransUnion's business units to complete workstreams and advance strategic priorities.
• Engage senior leaders, external clients, and partners with a strong understanding of TransUnion's products, services, and business model.
• Support complex strategic programs and other priorities identified by Global Strategy and Corporate Development leadership.

Benefits

• Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options.
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans.
• Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts.
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D.
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family.
• Short- and long‑term disability.
• Legal plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Travel accident coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility planning coverage.
• Caregiver support.
• Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match.
• Complimentary Care@Work membership.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Financial wellness resources.
• Career coaching.
• Optional long‑term care insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees.
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable gift matching.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Corporate volunteer events.
• 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs.
• Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed