Strategy & Corporate Development Director

Who we’re looking for

The 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.

The 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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Strong strategic and commercial judgement.

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage ambiguity and complex stakeholder environments.

- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

- High levels of intellectual curiosity and learning agility.

- Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

- Strong execution focus and attention to detail.

About Us

Schroders 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.

Established 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.

The base

We 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.

What you'll do

Strategy Development

- Support the development of the combined Group's (Nuveen and Schroders) enterprise strategy, with a particular focus on profitable growth.

- Lead strategic assessments of growth opportunities across public markets, private markets and wealth management businesses.

- Conduct market, competitive and client analyses to identify emerging opportunities and risks.

- Develop business cases and recommendations for Executive Committee and Board consideration.

- Support annual strategic planning and long-term value creation initiatives.

Corporate Development & M&A

- Lead the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, disposals, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.

- Conduct financial analysis, valuation modelling and due diligence.

- Coordinate transaction workstreams across legal, finance, tax, risk, HR and business teams.

- Prepare investment committee, ExCo and Board materials for transaction approvals.

- Monitor industry consolidation and maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities.

Enterprise Projects & Transformation

- Lead high-priority strategic projects on behalf of the CEO and Group Executive Committee.

- Support integration planning and value capture from acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

- Drive initiatives focused on growth acceleration, productivity improvement and operating model optimisation.

- Manage cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes.

Business Performance & Portfolio Management

- Assess the strategic attractiveness and performance of business units and product areas.

- Support portfolio optimisation and capital allocation decisions.

- Identify opportunities to improve growth, profitability and resource allocation.

- Develop strategic options and scenario analyses to inform management decision-making.

Executive & Board Support

- Produce high-quality presentations and strategic papers for the Group Executive Committee and Board.

- Prepare briefings for investor, regulator and stakeholder interactions where required.

- Translate complex analysis into concise, actionable recommendations.

- Support strategy sessions, leadership offsites and Board discussions.

Market Intelligence

- Monitor competitor activity, industry trends, client behaviour and regulatory developments.

- Develop strategic insights on themes such as private markets, wealth management, distribution, technology and operating model evolution.

- Maintain relationships with advisers, consultants and industry participants to inform strategic thinking.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

- Experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, management consulting or a related field.

- Significant exposure to financial services, asset management, wealth management or private markets.

- Experience supporting or executing M&A transactions and strategic projects.

- Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.

- Experience preparing materials for senior executives and Boards.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help

- Experience within a global asset manager, wealth manager or alternative investment firm.

- MBA, CFA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

- Exposure to integration, transformation or operating model programmes.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our 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.

We 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. For more information, please visit our FAQs.