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Corporate Development Strategy Consultant

Department : Finance

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Itasca, IL

Description

This role will play an integral part of Knowles Corporation's growth plans and will focus on strategic planning. This position will report to the Director, Corporate Development and will have significant exposure to the Knowles executive team working on the highest profile projects. We are seeking a candidate who has a combination of strong corporate strategy consulting, quantitative analysis, project management, and communication skills. The work will be similar to roles at strategy consulting and investment banking firms but will have broad exposure in a global cutting-edge technology environment with a clear focus on strategic thinking and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day execution of strategy projects, including scoping the problem, developing the project plan, driving research, analyzing data sources, drawing insights and conclusions, and planning for and assisting with implementation (as required).
Work with business leaders to support the continuous development and evolution of Knowles strategy and key priorities.
Develop and continuously refine compelling cohesive strategy narratives into clear takeaways and recommendations through the synthesis of complex information.
Lead or support the quarterly strategic planning process by working with business leaders and functional roles.
Develop inorganic priorities and landscape reviews, including target opportunities.
Assist in the strategic rationale and business case development and due diligence for inorganic activities.
Manage Knowles' market research repository, including sourcing, organizing, and curating the research content.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or Engineering; an MBA is a strong plus.

Experience within a technology company, consulting firm, investment bank, or a similar background with strategic growth / in-organic growth and strategic planning experience.

Bright, self-starting, innovative thinker who is passionate about learning about new markets, including electronics, semiconductors, defense, green energy, communications, and MedTech.

Comfort with ambiguity - Can adapt to less-structured environments (able to "jump in" and contribute even when facts are not yet 100% clear); ability to quickly figure out solutions to complex issues, working independently and taking charge in the absence of detailed instructions.

Is persistent and resilient in the pursuit of objectives, can shift gears easily, is willing to take on new challenges, and works to resolve issues.

High attention to detail and focus on driving processes through successful execution. Able to complete complex analytical tasks error-free with limited supervision.

Exceptional project management skills to drive strategy projects to clear takeaways and recommendations.

Proven leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to successfully work cross-functionally in a non-hierarchical environment, achieve results through influence, and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Strong written and oral communications skills in order to crisply and concisely convey complex information. Ability to be assertive and confident while demonstrating tact and diplomacy.

While a technical background is desired, the successful candidate must have an ability to communicate with technical professionals.

Excellent strategic thinking and quantitative analysis skills.

Expert in PowerPoint, proficient with Excel.

Cultural sensitivity - Understand cultural and social differences in key markets and potential secondary markets.

Travel as required for strategy meetings with business leaders and M&A deals.

This role will be on-site at Knowles' headquarters in Itasca, IL.

Company Description

Knowles Corporation (NYSE : KN) is a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, and high-performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filtering products, serving the MedTech, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, Electrification, and Consumer Electronics markets. Our focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables us to deliver innovative solutions across multiple applications. Knowles, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has approximately 7,000 employees at facilities located in 13 countries around the world. For more information, visit knowles.com.

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August 2024

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