StratOps Senior Associate

Our vision is to be the world leader in sports betting and gaming entertainment by creating the most exciting and trusted experience for our customers, revolutionizing the gambling space as we go. We're home to a global family of >25 well-known brands, and with a focus on sustainability and growth, we will transform our sector for our players, ourselves and for the good of entertainment. The StratOps team sits under the COO Office, and is responsible for driving cross functional, enterprise wide strategic initiatives on behalf of the COO. The team operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering with senior leadership across the business to deliver strategic priorities that cut across Commercial, Product & Tech, Strategy & Operations. As a Senior Associate, you will play a critical role in delivering the Group's strategic agenda by owning discrete workstreams within complex strategic projects. You will translate ambiguous problems into structured analysis, generate actionable insights, and contribute to shaping strategic recommendations, while actively engaging stakeholders across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing, analytical, and collaborative individual looking to grow their impact in a dynamic, global environment. Key Responsibilities include: Lead key workstreams within strategic initiatives across Strategy & Operations (e.g. Trading, Performance Marketing) Drive and implement initiatives post-decision, ensuring delivery and troubleshooting risks and roadblocks Produce high-quality materials with clear, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders Engage cross-functional stakeholders to challenge assumptions, refine analysis, and align on recommendations 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 At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Working for us in London, a competitive salary is just the beginning. Generous group bonus scheme Hybrid working - 3 days in office Private medical insurance Pension scheme – matched to 6% Ability to buy and sell holiday Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind Additional "It's Your Game" day off to use at either Christmas or New Year Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development Share save scheme And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. 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 race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other status protected by law. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.