Company Description NielsenIQ is in a rapid growth mode with the backing of Advent International. The NielsenIQ Strategy and Corporate Development team is embarking on a rapid growth transformation and is seeking a talented Head of Strategy and Corporate Development to lead M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and other inorganic growth activities for the business. As a direct report to the Chief Strategy Officer of NielsenIQ, the Head of Corporate Development plays a critical role in defining and executing the company’s organic and inorganic growth agenda. Because of this, this position will have exposure to all senior leaders across the organization and the entire C-Suite / executive leadership team of NielsenIQ as well as Advent International. Job Description Responsibilities Mergers & Acquisitions Curate and grow a pipeline of potential deals, proactively developing ideas for growth  and actively sourcing and screening targets Represent NielsenIQ externally with M&A targets and related advisors / intermediaries Build investment thesis for potential acquisition spaces and targets, and organize and conduct due diligence activities to validate M&A and other inorganic activity in close collaboration with the C-Suite and other relevant corporate stakeholders Leading the due diligence and deal execution process; including negotiations and management of cross-functional teams and outside advisors. Driving the development and execution of a transformational and tech-enabled M&A agenda across multiple business lines. Support in integration planning and management, on an as-needed basis Divestitures Assess potential divestiture opportunities, as needed Drive divestiture processes – from banker selection, to data prep, to support on diligence, and ultimately deal documentation Joint Ventures / Minority Investments Keep track of status and information for mixture of JVs and minority investments Drive investment and decision making progress for any new potential partnerships Other Drive development of corporate development team Support three year planning process, particularly as it relates to building out inorganic growth opportunities for key business and regions Support other strategic / partnership based initiatives as business priorities dictate Qualifications Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies. About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Job Classification: Corporate - People Team For more than 140 years, Prudential Financial, Inc. has helped individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. At Prudential, we measure our long-term success on our ability to deliver value for shareholders, meet customer needs, and attract and develop the best talent in the industry. We offer an inclusive work environment where financial professionals and leaders can develop to their full potential and strengthen their communities. Prudential Advisors division is Prudential’s national sales organization, consisting of 3,000+ Financial Professionals, Advisors, and fee-based Financial Planners. Our Advisors offer a broad range of financial solutions to meet the needs of our individual clients. Through continuous integration and adaption, we’ve been able to connect individuals and families with knowledgeable, caring Financial Professionals since 1875. Do you have experience recruiting financial professionals with successful practices? Are you looking for your next role to empower you to collaborate with your firm and build a fantastic recruiting experience? Is working for a globally recognizable financial services brand that focuses on doing the right thing for their clients important to you? The Mid America Financial Group is currently searching for a Business Development Manager who will support the recruiting efforts of both experienced, in-demand financial advisor talent with successful practices, as well as inexperienced & new-to-industry advisor talent.  If you’ve recruited experienced or inexperienced financial advisors before, this role may be slightly different – you’ll be asked to build and execute a recruiting strategy in partnership with firm leadership that delivers on our growth and realized revenue objectives.  Ultimately, you will need to have the know-how to source, educate, and deliver high-performing talent to the firm, confirming for candidates that Prudential Advisors is the best place to grow or build their practice. How you’ll contribute to our team: Be a knowledgeable consultant and partner to the Mid America Financial Group leadership team: Collaboration is the way we get things done here. You’ll be encouraged to share your past experiences and advise on how we can do things differently for greater impact. Source and qualify high-performing Financial Advisor talent: Developing leads and contacting prospective advisors to determine alignment of their current business within Prudential Advisors strategies, goals, and compliance processes. Have a sales and marketing mindset to your recruiting activities: Through multiple channels and partnering with marketing, articulate our value proposition in a manner that convinces high-performing, passive financial advisor talent to join our firm. Turn insights into actions, and actions into great recruiting results. (Rinse and repeat): Acquiring advanced knowledge of local competitor firms and using that market intelligence to build a network of talent and robust pipelines within the assigned market. What we’re looking for in a successful candidate: Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the Financial Services industry with recruiting financial advisors with successful practices. College degree preferred or equivalent work experience. Familiarity with a “marketer’s mindset” - understands prospect online behaviors, selection methods and techniques such as using social media and other marketing channels for attraction. Ability to manage a high-volume goal driven environment, sometimes with conflicting priorities. Strong relationship building, partnering, interpersonal and collaborative skills. Securities licensing preferred but not required. Ability to travel (25%) This role can be virtual. What we offer you: Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level . Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave . 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company-funded pension plan. Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com . If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance .

Job Description Summary Job Summary: Under general direction with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, to create new and manage existing relationships with retirement plan specialist, Registered Investment Advisors, financial advisors/brokers and agents to generate required production/sales revenue from service offerings throughout a given territory. Leads projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams. Develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Extensive contact with external clients is required to sell service offerings and generate revenue for the company. The Director, Business Development will cover the West Coast Territory to include California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska. While this is a remote position, it is a requirement that the Director, Business Development live in the territory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with financial advisors to generate revenue within a specific territory. Identify, qualify and engage with retirement plan specialist advisors in territory. Build mutually beneficial, long-term business relationships with retirement plan specialist advisors in territory. Assists with educating financial advisors on the benefits of offered services for their clients through individual or group meetings presentations, including branch visits, seminars, and conferences/trade shows. Developing and implementing business plans for the territory to deliver on sales goals. Presents sales activities at weekly meetings. Maintains activity logs using Salesforce to create and maintain financial advisor profile levels and data on current and proposed sales activity. Achieve territory sales goals. Manages expense account within allotted budget. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge of: Fundamental concepts, principles and practices of the company sponsored retirement plan industry. How to build trusted relationships with partners and financial advisors. Skill in: Identifying the needs of plan sponsors through effective questioning and listening techniques. Supporting advisors in efforts to grow their business. Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Preparing and delivering clear, convincing, and professional sales presentations to small and large audiences. Problem solving sufficient to effectively analyze, research and resolve inquiries and issues in a timely manner. Analyzing business processes and identifying process improvement opportunities. Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets. Ability to: Represent the company in a highly professional manner. Organize, prioritize, and manage tasks and projects to complete work efficiently. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels to accomplish objectives and convince others to accept ideas or goals. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, internal partners, and external parties. Assimilate and prioritize strategies into operational guidelines. Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Establish clear directions and priorities. License/Certifications: None Compensation: Education Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Marketing Work Experience General Experience - 3 to 6 years Certifications Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Salary Range $100,000.00-$140,000.00 Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Remote At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: •  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same •  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes •  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind •  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter •  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. #LI-AT1

Company Overview: We are building Protege to solve the biggest unmet need in AI — getting access to the right training data. The process today is time intensive, incredibly expensive, and often ends in failure. The Protege platform facilitates the secure, efficient, and privacy-centric exchange of AI training data. Solving AI’s data problem is a generational opportunity. We’re backed by world-class investors and already powering partnerships with some of the most ambitious teams in AI. The company that succeeds will be one of the largest in AI — and in tech. We’re a lean, fast-moving, high-trust team of builders who are obsessed with velocity and impact. Our culture is built for people who thrive on ambiguity, own outcomes, and want to shape the future of data and AI. Role Overview: Our Business Development Representative is responsible for building a high-quality healthcare pipeline through disciplined, insight-led outbound prospecting. Focusing on organizations that provide real-world data for model development, you’ll run targeted sequences, qualify opportunities rigorously, and be responsible for daily prospecting execution. You’ll also help test and validate new outreach hypotheses for new customer personas in close coordination with sales and General Manager of Healthcare. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain a focused Healthcare ICP target list. Avoid random outreach Run daily outbound sequences (email, LinkedIn, calls) to generate qualified meetings Prospect into Protege’s core wedge: healthcare real-world data for AI model development, not generic healthcare SaaS Qualify fast (use case, data needed, timeline, stakeholders, success criteria) and disqualify quickly Deliver clean handoffs with crisp notes that accelerate next steps Partner with Marketing (and Demand Gen) to iterate messaging and turn winning plays into a repeatable outbound engine Keep pipeline hygiene tight and report what’s working weekly Build fluency in healthcare data and AI constraints (privacy, de-ID expectations, provenance) to sound credible with technical buyers What Success Looks like: 30 days: Learn the Healthcare motion + start producing Learn Protege’s healthcare positioning, core use cases, and target personas. Build a clean outbound workflow: target account list, sequences, call talk tracks, and daily activity targets. Begin consistent outbound execution and start booking initial qualified meetings 60 days: Run repeatable outbound plays + tighten conversion Operate as a quota-bearing Healthcare BDR with steady weekly output. Refine ICP targeting and messaging based on results and feedback from Sales/GM. Lock qualification criteria and handoff rules, and document 1–2 outbound plays (targeting + messaging + sequence + talk track) that can be reused What you bring: Proven ability to generate net-new pipeline through high-volume, high-quality outbound prospecting, and consistently convert outreach into qualified meetings Track record of building and executing a focused account plan, including tight ICP targeting, crisp prioritization, and disciplined follow-through Demonstrated skill qualifying complex B2B opportunities, including mapping stakeholders, clarifying use cases, and identifying clear next steps and disqualifiers early Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical or nuanced offerings into simple, compelling outreach that resonates with busy buyers Operational rigor in CRM and pipeline management, including clean activity logging, accurate stage hygiene, and weekly reporting on what is working and what is not Working with Protege: We move fast — thoughtfully Speed matters in what we’re building, but so does intention. We’re biased toward action and always learning We’re a lean, high-trust team Everyone has real ownership. Clarity and autonomy drive our best work We take our work seriously, not ourselves We solve hard problems with humility and celebrate wins; big and small We’re kind, direct, and inclusive We give feedback early and often, with the goal of helping one another grow We’re builders at heart Every person at Protege is hands-on, resourceful, and focused on creating momentum We grow fast — together You’ll be surrounded by people who care about impact, who challenge you to think bigger, and who are genuinely excited about what comes next Why Protege: Work with leading health systems, aggregators, and AI developers redefining data collaboration Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package