Axelspringernewsmedianational

Director, Portfolio Management & Investments

New York, NY, United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$170kDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

Axel Springer is a family-owned, transatlantic media company.
With a portfolio of leading media brands including BILD, Business Insider, Morning Brew, POLITICO and WELT, the company is focused on shaping the future of journalism and media across key international markets.
Our team oversees investments and portfolio management of Axel Springer's portfolio companies.

Our team serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the executive teams of our portfolio companies and Axel Springer's top management.
We drive transformational change by overseeing and supporting high-impact projects to help reach the group's strategic goals.
We lead growth projects and strategic initiatives across the group and portfolio.
We support our top management in actively expanding our portfolio through new investments and organic growth initiatives both in the U.S. and Europe.
This role is focused on managing and developing the portfolio of U.S.-based assets.
This is a unique opportunity to work directly with senior executives across Axel Springer's U.S. portfolio - helping shape strategy, drive transformational initiatives, and evaluate new investment opportunities.
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.)
develop plans to analyze business areas as well as craft and implement action plans to create value
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

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

$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
matched and vested 401k plan
We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
significant opportunities for professional growth and international career development within Axel Springer
The most frequently asked questions and their answers can be found on our FAQ page: career.axelspringer.com/en/faq

entrepreneurial mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving and a curiosity to challenge conventional thinking

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