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Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we're leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it's your game. So let's win together.

Job Description

Entain is on a mission to revolutionize the world of betting and gaming - and we're looking for a top-performing Strategy professional to help shape the future of our CILA region.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role, working for the VP of Strategy & Finance, who joined from BCG two years ago. The CILA region represents Entain's must-win high-growth markets, including brands such as Bwin, SportingBet, Sports Interaction and PartyCasino. You will own key projects across marketing, product, customer engagement & AI as we pursue continued market share gains. You will join a high-performing & expanding strategy team, with a track record of upwards movement within the organisation.

We're looking for current / former senior/manager level strategy consultants with strong analytical & influencing capabilities, and a desire to move fast and make an impact in a dynamic commercial setting.

This is an exciting role within a newly formed and rapidly expanding team with a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Strategic planning & execution: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and competitive positioning across CILA markets
• Market & competitive analysis: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks
• Business performance optimization: Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, finance, etc...) to identify and implement optimization
• Data-driven insights: Analyze data to derive business insights in order to guide strategic decision-making
• Thought leadership: Contribute industry knowledge, thought leadership and a growth perspective to the organization
• Strategic projects: Support high-visibility, growth strategy projects by conducting strategic analysis, financial modeling and synthesizing conclusions to be presented to internal executive leaders
• Stakeholder management: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support key business decisions
• Connect with broader org: Facilitate the flow of ideas and information within the broader company

Qualifications

• Strong undergraduate degree
• 9+ years' experience in strategy consulting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deal with ambiguity
• Knowledge and ability to apply business frameworks (e.g. value chain, competitive forces, core competency analysis)
• Proficiency in Excel & data analysis
• Proficiency in business writing and verbal communications, including delivery of presentations to executive business leaders
• Strong interest in the betting, games, media, technology, and entertainment industries

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Working for us in London, you can expect to receive great benefits like:

• Generous group bonus scheme
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme - matched to 6%
• Ability to buy and sell holiday
• Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind
• Additional "It's Your Game" day off to use at either Christmas or New Year
• Entain & Enhance days - 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development
• Share save scheme

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supportive community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.