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FanDuel Sports Network’s mission is to build a transformative sports platform, anchored by the most exclusive and relevant live professional games, which provides fans a year-round opportunity to engage with content and communities they are most passionate about.
The Position:
We are currently seeking an SVP, Corporate Strategy to play a pivotal role in driving FanDuel Sports Network’s strategic growth initiatives. This executive will lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate development, strategic planning, and financial analysis, particularly within the media sector. This role reports directly to the COO/CFO and will be a key member of the executive team.
This role is based in Southport, CT.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning and Execution:
o Develop and execute the corporate development strategy to support the company's growth objectives.
o Identify and evaluate potential M&A targets, strategic investments, and work with the business development and partnerships team to identify strategic partnership opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals.
2. Deal Sourcing and Management:
o Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of M&A transactions and strategic investments.
o Manage the end-to-end deal process, including due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and integration.
o Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks, venture capital firms, and other key stakeholders.
3. Market and Competitive Analysis:
o Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats.
o Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team.
4. Financial Analysis and Modeling:
o Lead and/or perform detailed financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning for potential transactions.
o Prepare and present investment memos and board presentations.
5. Cross-functional Leadership:
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, sales, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of corporate development initiatives.
o Lead any post-merger integration efforts to ensure the successful realization of deal synergies.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
* 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a focus on the SaaS and technology sectors.
* Proven track record of successfully leading and executing M&A transactions and strategic investments.
* Strong financial acumen and experience with financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
* Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
* Strong leadership and team management experience.
The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a range of factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Main Street Sports Group, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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