VP Strategy, Live & Sports

We are looking for a Vice President, Strategy to join us in London, United Kingdom. (Must be located in London)

This role reports to the Managing Director, Strategy and plays a central part in shaping Liberty Global’s strategy in sports and live. You will contribute directly to our mission by assessing and advancing high impact investment and partnership opportunities, particularly within sports, live events and the wider experience economy.

This is a unique opportunity to combine deep strategic thinking with development execution. You will build a strong pipeline of opportunities, engage with a wide external network and influence investment decisions at the most senior level. You will work closely with leadership to bring insight, structure and clarity to complex strategic questions.

What will you be doing

· Conduct deep analyses into the sports and live ecosystems and their sub-sectors, to identify tailwinds, attractive areas and assets in which to invest.

· Develop deep understanding of these sub-sectors and drivers of their success and value creation (including fans or consumers, business models, technology, platform, etc)

· Working with LG’s investment teams, help originate and manage a pipeline of investment (acquisition, partnership, etc) opportunities across sports, live events and entertainment

· Develop investment cases supported by financial analysis and sector insight

· Present clear recommendations to senior stakeholders to support decision making

We look for people with

Essential;

· Strategic mindset, with strong analytical and financial modelling capability; prior experience at a strategy firm or within a strategy function is highly desirable

· Lived experience across sports, live events or the broader experience economy ecosystem (not all areas but at least 1)

· Demonstrated understanding of the commercial and operational models that underpin these sectors

· Ability to build relationships and originate opportunities

· Experience working with or within digital or high growth businesses

· Confidence communicating complex ideas to senior stakeholders

· Ability to work across multiple functions within our M&A and investment teams, with Technology, with Finance

· Ability to manage teams directly and indirectly

Desirable

· Affinity with Technology and/or Digital platforms

· Experience with acquisitions, investments or strategic partnerships

· Experience working across multiple businesses or within a portfolio environment

· Experience with driving fan and consumer growth in newer or more nascent sectors

What is in it for you

· Competitive salary and bonus

· Annual leave with the option to purchase additional days

· Access to wellbeing and mental health support

· Pension contribution and insurance benefits where applicable

· Public transport support where applicable

· Paid volunteer time

· Learning and development opportunities

· The opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment

Who we are

Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our platforms across telecom, growth investments and services. We operate across Europe and beyond, connecting people through technology, content and next generation services.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

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