Commercial and Strategy Director

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  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
BettingJobs are working with a private equity group in London who own several iGaming companies across the globe.They are looking for a Commercial and Strategy Director who will play a pivotal role in supporting their iGaming private equity portfolio and growth strategy. This includes evaluating new opportunities, enhancing value in existing investments, and acting as a strategic partner between the business and their portfolio companies to ensure alignment, effective relationships and shared success.Key responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the iGaming PE team to assess strategic investments within the technology and iGaming portfolio.
  • Utilise your strong network of iGaming contacts to generate opportunities for the portfolio businesses.
  • Develop new business initiatives with both new and existing clients to diversify and grow revenue streams.
  • Conduct business planning and synergy assessments in support of potential acquisitions.
  • Review and optimise current product offerings to ensure maximum return to the business.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the business' technology investors and represent the business at industry-specific iGaming events.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with industry leaders to support future M&A prospects.
  • Understand and track the key metrics necessary for each portfolio company to be well positioned for sale or merger.
  • Deliver comprehensive market insights, including competitor analysis and trends within the sector.
  • Operate as a trusted shareholder advisor to leadership teams within portfolio companies, providing deep domain expertise to challenge, validate, and refine business strategies.
Requirements:
  • Experience and in-depth expertise in iGaming and tech platforms, with a proven ability to drive operational performance and value creation.
  • Strong commercial acumen with an extensive iGaming contact network.
  • Deep understanding of the iGaming industry – trends, products, and opportunities.
  • Excellent strategy experience and track record.
  • Understanding of required operations and key metrics to take a business through to sale.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship development and trust-building.
  • Ability to present analysis and insights to key stakeholders.
  • A strong understanding of operations and the required growth to exit over five years.
  • M&A background.
Useful:
  • Strong financial modelling skills.
  • Experience with AI, and where it can add value.
  • Experience in the private equity industry.

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