Associate Director, Strategy - CILA

Entain plc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and entertainment company in the UK is seeking an Associate Director for Strategy. The role involves strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth in the CILA region. Candidates should have over 6 years of strategy experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (up to 6% match)

Wellbeing app subscription

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in strategy consulting or in-house strategy roles.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to drive revenue growth.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize business performance.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Executive communication

Data analysis

Business frameworks knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Strong undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Performance. We are looking for talented Strategy professionals with the highest standards of integrity who have previously worked in Strategy Consulting and are seeking an opportunity to work in a fast-paced commercial environment. The successful candidate must have experience establishing corporate strategy frameworks. The regional Strategy team works with Entain's executive leadership to shape strategies that drive growth and innovation across the company and reports to the regional Managing Director.

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience influencing executive leaders on key strategic and investment topics, as well as executing commercial due diligence and growth strategy initiatives. Experience within the sports and gaming vertical is essential for this role.

This is an exciting position within a newly formed and rapidly expanding team, with responsibilities including:

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

Requirements include:

• A strong undergraduate degree.
• 6+ years' experience in strategy consulting or in-house strategy roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply business frameworks (e.g., value chain, competitive forces, core competency analysis).
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills, including delivering presentations to executive leaders.
• Strong interest in the betting, gaming, media, technology, and entertainment industries.
• Fluent English speaker.

About the company:

Sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment are evolving, and we are leading that change by putting people first and delivering exciting experiences. Join Entain to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment where your contributions matter. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equitable future for our employees and the wider industry.

Position details:

Entain's Canada, Iberia & Latin America Region (CILA) team seeks an Associate Director for Strategy to support regional strategy development and financial oversight. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams across Entain, including Digital, Product and Technology, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and leadership, to define and execute regional strategies and assess financial performance.

Benefits include:

• Generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme (up to 6% match)
• Holiday purchase and sale options
• Wellbeing app subscription
• Additional days off for holidays
• Professional development days
• Share save scheme