Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Every successful team At NIKE, Inc. Inc. needs a brilliant game plan. Strategic Planning teams keep the company moving in the right direction by leading the strategic business planning process and spearheading transformational projects across Nike businesses and geographies. Embedded in teams across the company, strategy professionals explore complex business issues; conduct consumer, competitive and market analyses; create financial models and develop action plans. The Strategic Planning teams help write the future of sport by charting Nike’s path forward.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Nike’s New Business & Corporate Development team is at the forefront of our global strategy, responsible for identifying, modeling, structuring, negotiating, executing and integrating inorganic opportunities and new business model strategies that drive exponential growth for Nike, Inc. These could include M&A, strategic investments, strategic partnerships and other strategic transactions.
You will report directly to the VP of New Business & Corporate Development and partner closely with Nike’s executive leadership team, including:
VP, Corporate Finance & Treasurer
VP, Strategy
CEO & CFO
Functional Enterprise Leaders
Your ability to build relationships, align stakeholders, and lead with influence will be critical to your success.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director (as an individual contributor) to join our New Business & Corporate Development team. You will lead the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, execution, and integration of key strategic initiatives that support Nike’s vision and growth goals. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development, and a proven track record in leading high-impact transactions.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the company, from the CEO to functional enterprise teams, ensuring alignment and successful execution of business strategies. This is a high-visibility role where your contributions will shape Nike’s future.
Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of work experience in investment banking, private equity/venture capital, corporate development or related fields. MBA preferred; or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
Experience leading transaction structuring, negotiation, execution and integration
Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis, with particular emphasis on financial modeling & diligence
Proven ability to work on cross-functional teams, influence leadership and drive project momentum forward
A knack for framing opportunities, synthesizing challenging concepts and comfort with ambiguity
Can-do attitude and history of making stuff happen independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and oral communication and superior interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once
Strong passion for Nike
Key Functional Capabilities
Strategic Business & Financial Planning - Ability to connect dots and drivers between long-term strategic business plan and financial outlook across Enterprise & Operating Segments
Executive Influence - Strong ability to influence, negotiate and navigate senior leadership landscape with compelling storytelling founded in business acumen
Shareholder Value Oriented - Hyper focused on driving value by translating long-term strategy/financial horizon to short-term
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Create insightful hypotheses on how specific opportunities might propel the Nike business forward and maintain our competitive advantage
Build comprehensive business cases & strategic rationale supporting specific transactions, and drive leadership alignment and support
Synthesize enterprise strategy to identify outsized growth opportunities and the capabilities required to deliver against them
Identify, execute, and lead key growth opportunities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver against growth initiatives
Develop an always evolving and nuanced understanding of external innovation and marketplace ecosystems
Establish and maintain strong relationships across business units to identify unique growth opportunities
Develop and influence deal specific working teams that include relevant stakeholders from key enabling functions (Legal, Accounting, Tax, etc.)
Have and grow a thematically aligned external network across the investment spectrum (VC, PE, banking, strategic, angel, etc.) and with entrepreneurs and industry luminaries
Lead engagement with third party stakeholders as needed (CEO’s, legal counsel, etc.)
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.