VP, Strategy & Business Development

New York · On-site$190k – $220k

About this role

VP, Strategy & Business Development

Department: RS-492 - COO - Commercial & Corporate Strategy

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: US - New York



Description

Joining DAZN as VP, Strategy & Business Development gives you the chance to help steer one of the most ambitious sports media companies in the world. You’ll work at the forefront of DAZN’s North America expansion, identifying new business opportunities, driving our go-to-market strategy, and shaping our roadmap for growth. This is a high-profile, high-impact role for a commercially minded strategist who thrives in ambiguity and wants to build the next era of live sports streaming. Your insights will guide executive decision-making and unlock new sources of value across regions and platforms.

As VP, Strategy & Business Development, you will be a key commercial leader across our U.S. sports portfolio, including DAZN’s expansion into the regional sports space in the U.S.

You will drive negotiations with rightsholders, lead strategic planning and execution for new commercial initiatives, and support an ambitious growth strategy. You’ll analyze emerging trends, evaluate markets, and build models to assess commercial impact. Collaborating closely with finance, legal, product, and marketing teams, you’ll develop clear, actionable plans that drive DAZN’s competitive advantage. If you’re both analytical and entrepreneurial, and have a passion for media and sport, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a global disruptor.

Salary Range: $190,000 - $220,000

This role will be based mostly on site in our New York office.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Be a strategic and commercial leader with regards to U.S. regional sports business
  • Take P&L ownership over a select number of rights
  • Evaluate and make pricing and packaging recommendations
  • Ongoing evaluation of business performance and identifying cross-functional areas of improvement
  • Work with product to define roadmap
  • Assist in preparing and presentation of materials for rightsholders
  • Oversee development of financial projections and reporting by finance team
  • Assist in strategic & financial assessment of new rights opportunities, deal terms, and ultimate onboarding
  • Prepare executive and board materials
  • Evaluate M&A opportunities and help drive deal structuring
  • Be a strategic and commercial leader with regards across
  • Represent DAZN in external negotiations and strategic forum


What You'll Bring:

  • 6+ years in either Tier 1 Strategy Consulting firm, Investment Banking, or In-House Strategy/Corporate Development team
  • Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
  • Demonstrable experience utilizing strategic analytical skills, including financial modelling and forecasting, market situation / trend analyses, scenario planning, go to market / roll out plans and operational feasibility assessments
  • Ability to crystalize key insights from data and communicate analyses in an efficient and effective manner to a variety of internal audiences across departments and functions
  • Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional roles
  • Experience working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be comfortable working both independently and as a member of the team
  • An understanding and interest in the sports and broader media industries


Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off, health benefits (including dental & eye care), a sick time package, parental leave offering, voluntary benefits (such as basic life term, personal accident and short and long-term disability covering) and a 401(k) retirement plan. You’ll also find a family friendly community and learning and development resources.

Company at a glance

We are DAZN. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. Together, we bring ambition to life.

We are the digital leader in global sports media. We are home to the world’s largest, fastest-growing sports streaming service. We're using world-class technology to revolutionise the industry.

As part of our team you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere.

For us, it's all about Limitless Ambition - never settling, always restless, always wanting more for our customers. We're growing fast and have made a big impact so far, and that's just the beginning. There's so much we can do. Working with us is exciting, empowering and truly global.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, both inside and outside of our walls, that values equality and diversity. A place where everyone can contribute at the highest level and have their voices heard. For us, this means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.

If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, that’s fine. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience. Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible. We will do our best to accommodate adjustments for interviews.

If you're ambitious, inventive, passionate, brave and supportive, then you're the kind of person who's going to enjoy life at DAZN.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustrySpectator Sports
Location
New York, New York, United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Access to DAZN
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Eye Care
  • Sick Time Package
  • Parental Leave
  • Basic Life Term Insurance
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Learning and Development Resources

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