Director, Portfolio Management & Investments
$140,000–$170,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Oversee a portfolio of subsidiaries as the key point of contact for their management teams, monitoring performance against plans and supporting the execution of strategic objectives. Drive transformational change by leading growth projects, strategic initiatives, and complex cross-asset collaborations to ensure best practice sharing. Coordinate cross-asset efforts to drive growth across the portfolio and help shape overall news media strategy by managing M&A processes from sourcing to post-merger integration. Craft and implement action plans to create value while serving as a trusted advisor to executive teams and the Axel Springer Board.
Required Qualifications
- bachelor's degree from a leading university
- 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)
- fluency in English required
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or equivalent graduate degree beneficial
- familiarity with generative AI/LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) for research, analysis, and productivity
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