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Senior Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

TransUnion


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 142500 - 237500
Posted: 29 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Team Overview

The Global Corporate Development Team develops TransUnions 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.

Role Overview and Core 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 TransUnions business units to complete workstreams and advance strategic priorities.
  • Engage senior leaders external clients and partners with a strong understanding of TransUnions products services and business model.
  • Support complex strategic programs and other priorities identified by Global Strategy and Corporate Development leadership.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • 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; 5-7 years of total professional experience is preferred.
  • 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.

Required Technical Skills

  • 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.

Were also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up were happy to support your career development and growth in:


  • 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.

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $142500.00 - $237500.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individuals education training work experience job-related skill set location and industry knowledge as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.

For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical mental social and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnions Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnions Internal Job Title:

Sr Advisor Corporate Development

Company:

TransUnion LLC

Required Experience:

Senior Manager


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Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more

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