{"id":3956950,"url":"https://alion.io/job/schroders-strategy-corporate-development-director","title":"Strategy & Corporate Development Director","company":{"id":1759316,"name":"Schroders","domain":"schroders.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/schroders-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":92,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.333,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":25,"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"head","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-08T18:37:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-08","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T21:45:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Who we’re looking for\nThe Director, Strategy & Corporate Development plays a central role in shaping and executing the strategic agenda of the Schroders Group, which is now part of Nuveen. Working closely with the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development, Executive Committee members and business leaders, the role is responsible for developing strategic recommendations, evaluating growth opportunities, supporting transactions and driving enterprise-wide value creation initiatives.\nThe role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, helping leadership navigate an increasingly competitive and evolving asset and wealth management landscape. The Director will act as a trusted adviser to senior executives, providing rigorous analysis, commercial insight and practical recommendations that inform key decisions.\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate:\nStrong strategic and commercial judgement.\n\nExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nAbility to manage ambiguity and complex stakeholder environments.\n\nOutstanding communication and presentation skills.\n\nHigh levels of intellectual curiosity and learning agility.\n\nAbility to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.\n\nStrong execution focus and attention to detail.\n\nAbout Us\nSchroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.\nEstablished in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.\nThe base\nWe moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.\nWhat you'll do\nStrategy Development\nSupport the development of the combined Group's (Nuveen and Schroders) enterprise strategy, with a particular focus on profitable growth.\n\nLead strategic assessments of growth opportunities across public markets, private markets and wealth management businesses.\n\nConduct market, competitive and client analyses to identify emerging opportunities and risks.\n\nDevelop business cases and recommendations for Executive Committee and Board consideration.\n\nSupport annual strategic planning and long-term value creation initiatives.\n\nCorporate Development & M&A\nLead the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, disposals, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.\n\nConduct financial analysis, valuation modelling and due diligence.\n\nCoordinate transaction workstreams across legal, finance, tax, risk, HR and business teams.\n\nPrepare investment committee, ExCo and Board materials for transaction approvals.\n\nMonitor industry consolidation and maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities.\n\nEnterprise Projects & Transformation\nLead high-priority strategic projects on behalf of the CEO and Group Executive Committee.\n\nSupport integration planning and value capture from acquisitions and strategic partnerships.\n\nDrive initiatives focused on growth acceleration, productivity improvement and operating model optimisation.\n\nManage cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes.\n\nBusiness Performance & Portfolio Management\nAssess the strategic attractiveness and performance of business units and product areas.\n\nSupport portfolio optimisation and capital allocation decisions.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve growth, profitability and resource allocation.\n\nDevelop strategic options and scenario analyses to inform management decision-making.\n\nExecutive & Board Support\nProduce high-quality presentations and strategic papers for the Group Executive Committee and Board.\n\nPrepare briefings for investor, regulator and stakeholder interactions where required.\n\nTranslate complex analysis into concise, actionable recommendations.\n\nSupport strategy sessions, leadership offsites and Board discussions.\n\nMarket Intelligence\nMonitor competitor activity, industry trends, client behaviour and regulatory developments.\n\nDevelop strategic insights on themes such as private markets, wealth management, distribution, technology and operating model evolution.\n\nMaintain relationships with advisers, consultants and industry participants to inform strategic thinking.\n\nThe knowledge, experience and qualifications you need\nExperience in corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, management consulting or a related field.\n\nSignificant exposure to financial services, asset management, wealth management or private markets.\n\nExperience supporting or executing M&A transactions and strategic projects.\n\nStrong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.\n\nExperience preparing materials for senior executives and Boards.\n\nThe knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help\nExperience within a global asset manager, wealth manager or alternative investment firm.\n\nMBA, CFA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.\n\nExposure to integration, transformation or operating model programmes.\n\nWe Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are\nOur purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.\nWe will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. 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