Sr. Manager, Strategy

Fanatics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a Strategy professional to partner with the C-suite, shaping growth ideas and executing strategic initiatives across Fanatics Commerce, Collectibles, and Betting & Gaming.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, ROI analyses, and collaboration with Finance, M&A, and business leaders. NYC 4 days/week in the office with high visibility and impact opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities with ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses of industry trends and market developments for senior leadership.
• Drive end-to-end strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Own revenue, cost analyses, forecasting, and modeling with ROI focus.
• Develop and refine valuation models to support decisions at the exec level.
• Collaborate with data and technology teams to ensure timely, accurate data.
• Balance multiple priorities while providing steady leadership in fast-moving environments.
• Support transaction evaluation, execution, and post-deal integration.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Communication

Project management

Ambiguity handling

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners worldwide by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

The Team

At Fanatics, the Strategy team plays a critical role in shaping the company’s journey to become the world’s #1 digital sports platform. Serving as a trusted thought partner to the C-suite, the team provides strategic clarity and insight on Fanatics’ most important priorities. Working in close collaboration with leaders and teams across the enterprise, Strategy helps define the company’s north star, prioritize internal and external opportunities, and drive progress toward long‑term strategic goals. The team is responsible for generating growth ideas and developing actionable value‑creation recommendations. In close partnership with Finance and M&A, Strategy supports the evaluation, execution, and integration of transactions that will transform how fans access and engage with their favorite sports and entertainment brands. This role reports into the VP, Strategy and offers exceptional visibility across the organization and exposure to high‑impact strategic, transactional, and operational initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead analyses of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market developments, synthesizing insights and recommendations for senior leadership
• Lead strategic initiatives and business development opportunities end to end; working cross‑functionally across the organization
• Own integrated revenue and expense analysis, financial forecasting, and modeling; translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations using ROI and comparative analyses
• Build, enhance, and continuously improve valuation models to support executive‑level decision‑making
• Partner with data providers and technology teams to ensure decision‑critical data is accurate, automated, and delivered in a timely manner
• Manage multiple, competing priorities while providing steady leadership in fast‑moving or ambiguous situations
• Drive project management across complex strategic initiatives and cross‑functional workstreams
• Collaborate closely with Finance, M&A, and business leaders to support transaction evaluation, execution, and post‑deal integration
• Travel occasionally as required

What We’re Looking For

• 4–6+ years of investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or related experience and / or industry strategy experience within consumer technology, sports, media, and entertainment. Proven track record of driving impact in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, including financial modeling, forecasting, valuation (DCFs, precedent transactions, public comparables), and the ability to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience delivering executive‑ready narratives and recommendations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional partners
• Collaborative, relationship‑driven leader who thrives in ambiguity, manages competing priorities effectively, and balances strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• High ownership mindset, strong work ethic, and natural curiosity to proactively identify and pursue opportunities beyond what is explicitly requested
• Ability to work in NYC office 4 days per week

Salary Range

$165,000 - $190,000 USD

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/