StratOps Senior Associate

About Entain

There's nothing like a career at Entain. We're a leading, global sports betting and gaming company and we're upping the excitement and increasing player safety. We're a FTSE company with iconic brands including Ladbrokes, Coral, BetMGM, Eurobet and bwin, and we have an energy that drives us to perform at the height of our potential. Whether you're an engineer, marketer or retail specialist, a career here is a complete game changer.

This is a hybrid role. As a Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations, you will play a critical role in delivering Entain's strategic agenda by leading workstreams within high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives. You will work at the intersection of strategy and execution, turning complex and ambiguous business challenges into structured analysis, actionable recommendations, and tangible outcomes that drive business performance.

Reporting to the Head of StratOps, you will be part of the Strategy & Operations (StratOps) Team within the COO Office. The team is responsible for driving cross-functional strategic initiatives that shape the future direction of the business, partnering closely with leaders across Commercial, Product & Technology, Strategy, Operations and other key functions. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, the team ensures that critical priorities move from concept to execution and deliver measurable impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and collaborative individual who enjoys solving complex business problems, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving meaningful change across a fast-paced, global organisation. If you're looking to build your strategic toolkit while delivering visible impact at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

You Will:

• Lead key workstreams within strategic initiatives across Strategy & Operations, supporting priority areas such as Trading, Performance Marketing, Product, Technology and broader business transformation projects.
• Translate complex and ambiguous business challenges into structured analyses, generating data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of initiatives following strategic decisions, proactively managing risks, overcoming roadblocks, and ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives.
• Develop clear, compelling presentations, business cases, and executive materials that communicate insights and recommendations effectively to senior leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across the organisation to challenge assumptions, validate findings, build alignment, and deliver high-impact business outcomes.

You Have:

• 3–4 years of experience in corporate strategy, strategy consulting stratops, or a related analytical field
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to structure and solve complex, ambiguous problems
• Advanced presentation development skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses and strategic recommendations into clear, compelling, executive-ready slide decks.
• Strong communication skills, with experience producing compelling, executive-level materials
• Ability to engage and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience in sports, betting or entertainment preferred but not required

Benefits

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire you. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:

• A regular bonus and great pension.
• 25 days annual leave and all Bankholidays.
• Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme.

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Equal Opportunities.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we'll support you.

We're committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.

We're an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and we do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, or any other basis.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.

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