What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Strategy & Operations Analyst position at Fanatics?
Job Description
As a Senior Strategy & Operations Analyst at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, you will be responsible for driving cross-functional projects aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness. As a member of the Customer Operations Team, you will play an integral role in the wider Fanatics Betting & Gaming ecosystem. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategy and operations team member who is a natural problem solver and has a strong bias towards action. They will bring thoughtful, effective ideas and solutions to a rapidly growing organization contributing at a hands-on level. They have a proven track record of digging in and defining what needs to be done while deftly managing a variety of stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
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 globally 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.
About The Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates nineteen retail locations including retail sportsbooks outside of Progressive Field and Nationwide Arena and the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver and Dublin, Ireland.
As a Senior Strategy & Operations Analyst at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, you will be responsible for driving cross-functional projects aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness. As a member of the Customer Operations Team, you will play an integral role in the wider Fanatics Betting & Gaming ecosystem. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategy and operations team member who is a natural problem solver and has a strong bias towards action. They will bring thoughtful, effective ideas and solutions to a rapidly growing organization contributing at a hands-on level. They have a proven track record of digging in and defining what needs to be done while deftly managing a variety of stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
- Deliver cross-functional operational processes that create strong ownership & accountability.
- Leverage data and analysis to identify problems and articulate clear solutions
- Autonomously ensure successful execution of key short and long-term projects, while continually finding opportunities for ongoing program improvements and enhancements.
- Intimately understand the sporting calendar and the ability to identify areas of opportunity.
- Collaborate closely with the Payment & Fraud, Finance, Product, Online Sportsbook, Commercial, Marketing, Trading, VIP, Retail, and iCasino functions.
- Understand customer drivers and obsess about ensuring these are met, championing the end to end customer experience.
- Work cross-functionally across the Fanatics ecosystem to leverage and utilize strategic assets into the Sportsbook and iCasino product.
- Effectively manage multiple projects with clear and consistent communication.
- 2 - 4 years experience in a Consulting or Strategy function
- Strong numerical proficiency and analytical capability (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau) and willing to dive into data
- An ambitious multitasker, who can move quickly and efficiently
- A passion for Sports and an inherent understanding of what Sports fans want in order to be entertained
- Excellent communication skills, experienced at presenting to senior leadership
- Empathetic team player, accomplished at working effectively cross-functionally
- Curious and fast learner willing to dive into sports betting and become proficient in consumer/industry insights and functionality
- Passion to work in an entrepreneurial, hyper growth environment where decisions are made quickly
- Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or Engineering
- Salary Range: $77,000-$111,000 (Salary range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual Offer is confirmed).
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 globally 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.
About The Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates nineteen retail locations including retail sportsbooks outside of Progressive Field and Nationwide Arena and the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver and Dublin, Ireland.
Salary : $77,000 - $111,000