Wolters Kluwer · 2 days ago
Business Analysis Manager - Director, Strategic Market Insights & M&A
Riverwoods, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $173K/yr
8+ years expWolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services, and they are seeking a Director for Strategic Market Insights & M&A to drive strategic decisions across product roadmap development, market entry, competitive positioning, and mergers & acquisitions. This role combines market research, commercial strategy, and corporate development expertise to identify growth opportunities and shape long-term strategic direction.
BankingFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyLegalMobilePublishingSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and lead the strategic agenda for market, customer, and competitive intelligence
Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and opportunity assessments to identify high-growth areas and whitespace opportunities
Develop and maintain dashboards, competitive profiles, and benchmarking tools to inform strategic decisions
Deliver monthly and quarterly market reviews to guide product and commercial strategy
Advise product and marketing teams on positioning, differentiation, and roadmap prioritization based on market needs and competitive gaps
Support product launches with market requirement validation, competitive analysis, and sales enablement insights
Analyze win/loss data and customer feedback to improve targeting, messaging, and upsell strategies
Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic priorities
Lead strategic fit assessments, financial modeling, and valuation analysis
Manage cross-functional due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors
Partner with integration teams to ensure post-merger alignment and value realization
Prepare investment memos, business cases, and board-level presentations
Collaborate with Wolters Kluwer on TAM studies and industry research to support strategic planning
Influence cross-functional initiatives through actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Strategic Market Intelligence Repository
Market Insight Briefs & Gap Analyses
Competitive Landscape Reports & Heat Maps
Win/Loss and Customer Loyalty Reports
Business Cases for New Markets or Offerings
M&A Pipeline and Target Evaluation Frameworks
Quarterly Strategic Reviews & Executive Presentations
Post-Merger Integration Strategy & Synergy Tracking
Qualification
Required
8–12 years of experience in market strategy, corporate development, M&A, or strategy consulting
Proven ability to lead market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning initiatives
Strong financial acumen and experience in valuation, deal structuring, and due diligence
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
Preferred
Experience in SaaS, ESG, or enterprise software sectors preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
Exposure to EHS, ESG, or Operational Risk domains
Experience in enterprise B2B or SaaS markets
Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or market analytics
Familiarity with data visualization or analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer is an information services company specializing in software solutions and services for the healthcare and legal sectors.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.78B2025-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $579.92M
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $542.74M
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $655.84M
Leadership Team
Jason Marx
CEO, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting
Nancy McKinstry
CEO
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