Job DescriptionPortfolio management: - oversee a portfolio of subsidiaries, being the key point of contact for their management teams, monitoring their performance against plan and supporting the execution of their strategic objectives
- support the execution of complex projects in all areas of business and corporate development related to the portfolio and Axel Springer, more generally (growth initiatives, strategic re-organization, M&A, spin-offs, divestments, etc.)
- work at the interface of the Axel Springer Board and the management teams of the Axel Springer assets and many other business functions
- coordinate, draft & conceptualize presentations to serve as a basis for top management decisions
- develop plans to analyze business areas as well as craft and implement action plans to create value
Investments & strategic growth: - identify trends and growth potential, drive innovative business models, and bring strategies to life
- coordinate cross-asset collaboration to drive growth across the portfolio and ensure best practice sharing
- help shape the overall news media strategy beyond the current portfolio - both add-on investments & new platforms - by driving the M&A process of new investment opportunities from sourcing to diligence to execution and post-merger integration
- help shape Axel Springer's future news media strategy through sourcing, evaluating, and executing new investment opportunities and M&A transactions
- support the portfolio companies with business development and other internal initiatives to achieve strategic goals
Qualifications- bachelor's degree from a leading university, ideally in a business-related field; MBA or equivalent graduate degree beneficial
- at least 5 years of experience in strategy/corporate development, M&A, or strategy consulting
- strong analytical skills
- entrepreneurial mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving and a curiosity to challenge conventional thinking
- in-depth know-how of and enthusiasm for digital business models and the media industry
- highly self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization while appropriately balancing all stakeholder interests
- comfortable working across diverse businesses, cultures, and geographies, with the ability to build relationships across a broad range of stakeholders
- a collaborative and approachable team player with a solid sense of humor
- advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with generative AI/LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) for research, analysis, and productivity
- fluency in English required
Additional Information- salary range: $140,000-$170,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies), with a discretionary year-end bonus
- full-time position based in our New York City office with a hybrid work schedule
- unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- matched and vested 401k plan
- access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health resources, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more
- significant opportunities for professional growth and international career development within Axel Springer
- collaborative, high-performing culture with meaningful responsibility, continuous learning, and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth
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