Business Analysis Manager - Director, Strategic Market Insights & M&A

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The Director, Strategic Market Insights & M&A role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging team environment, a hybrid work schedule, and amazing benefits.

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Enablon is launching a high-impact strategic role to accelerate its growth through data-driven market insights and expansion. The Director – Strategic Market Insights & M&A will serve as a key advisor to product, marketing, and executive leadership, driving strategic decisions across product roadmap development, market entry, competitive positioning, and mergers & acquisitions.

This role combines deep market research, commercial strategy, and corporate development expertise to identify growth opportunities, evaluate partnership and acquisition targets, and shape Enablon’s long-term strategic direction. The ideal candidate will bring a consulting mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record in market intelligence and deal execution.

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• Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights

• Define and lead the strategic agenda for market, customer, and competitive intelligence.
• Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and opportunity assessments to identify high-growth areas and whitespace opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, competitive profiles, and benchmarking tools to inform strategic decisions.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly market reviews to guide product and commercial strategy.

• Product Strategy & Go-to-Market Support

• Advise product and marketing teams on positioning, differentiation, and roadmap prioritization based on market needs and competitive gaps.
• Support product launches with market requirement validation, competitive analysis, and sales enablement insights.
• Analyze win/loss data and customer feedback to improve targeting, messaging, and upsell strategies.

• M&A Strategy & Execution

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic priorities.
• Lead strategic fit assessments, financial modeling, and valuation analysis.
• Manage cross-functional due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors.
• Partner with integration teams to ensure post-merger alignment and value realization.

• Executive Advisory & Strategic Planning

• Prepare investment memos, business cases, and board-level presentations.
• Collaborate with Wolters Kluwer on TAM studies and industry research to support strategic planning.
• Influence cross-functional initiatives through actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

• Key Deliverables

• Strategic Market Intelligence Repository
• Market Insight Briefs & Gap Analyses
• Competitive Landscape Reports & Heat Maps
• Win/Loss and Customer Loyalty Reports
• Business Cases for New Markets or Offerings
• M&A Pipeline and Target Evaluation Frameworks
• Quarterly Strategic Reviews & Executive Presentations
• Post-Merger Integration Strategy & Synergy Tracking

• You’re a Great Fit if You Have:

• 8–12 years of experience in market strategy, corporate development, M&A, or strategy consulting.
• Proven ability to lead market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in valuation, deal structuring, and due diligence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience in SaaS, ESG, or enterprise software sectors preferred.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Exposure to EHS, ESG, or Operational Risk domains
• Experience in enterprise B2B or SaaS markets
• Background in management consulting,…