Strategy Analyst, Commercial - Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collectibles company is seeking a Strategy Analyst to support high-priority initiatives in EMEA. This full-time role involves collaborating with teams to define strategy, analyzing commercial data, and presenting findings to executives. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and a degree in business or economics. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or strategy roles.
• Strong quantitative and analytical proficiency.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Strategy team and EMEA Commercial Leadership in defining long-term strategy.
• Drive high-impact commercial initiatives.
• Analyze product data to refine sales strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Strategy Analyst, Commercial to support the highest priority, highest complexity, and highest visibility commercial initiatives on our organization's strategic roadmap for EMEA. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving initiatives and providing insights that shape the commercial performance of Fanatics Collectibles in EMEA. This role reports directly to the Business Operations and Strategy Associate, supporting the Sr. Director of Strategy and the VP Sales EMEA. Strong candidates can expect to support multiple projects, gain exposure and tackle key commercial objectives across EMEA. The ideal candidate is a highly flexible self-starter with top-notch analytical skills, a demonstrated propensity for solving difficult problems, and a clear team-first mindset. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the Strategy team and EMEA Commercial Leadership Team in defining and executing the long-term commercial strategy for Fanatics Collectibles in EMEA
• Help drive multiple high-impact, long-term and ad-hoc commercial initiatives, collaborating across functions to ensure project success
• Define goals, report findings, deliver recommendations, and help present progress updates to Fanatics Collectibles executives
• Engage with a wide array of internal teams and channel partners to better understand industry dynamics and refine recommendations accordingly
• Analyze commercial, financial and product data to refine go-to-market sales strategy across the product portfolio in EMEA
• Become a subject matter expert in all things Trading Cards!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience, preferably in top tier investment banking, management consulting, strategy, or business operations roles
• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or a related field preferred
• Strong quantitative and analytical proficiency with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong financial acumen
• Proven ability to stay organized, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple high-priority initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in preparing and presenting reports and strategic recommendations to leadership
• Proactive self-starter with a passion for collaboratively solving complex problems, driving results, and continuous improvement
• Confident, intellectually curious, and adept at navigating ambiguity with a strong desire to learn