Vice President - Operations & Strategy - Sports Management Firm

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Evaluation & Opportunity Development:

• Identify and evaluate investment and partnership opportunities across leagues, team franchises, sporting events, and media platforms.
• Conduct detailed market research and competitive analysis.
• Build robust financial models, projections, and return frameworks.
• Lead commercial due diligence, including revenue potential, cost structures, and risk assessment.

Deal Structuring & Commercial Negotiation:

• Structure complex commercial agreements with league owners, federations, franchise promoters, media partners, and sponsors.
• Develop sustainable revenue models and monetization frameworks.
• Lead negotiations and ensure commercially sound deal terms.
• Partner with legal and finance teams to finalize agreements.

Execution & Operational Leadership:

• Front multifunctional teams across finance, legal, sales, and operations to drive execution.
• Oversee budgeting, project costing, and financial tracking.
• Ensure timely delivery of initiatives from concept to execution.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure ROI realization.

Portfolio Governance & Oversight:

• Maintain oversight across multiple concurrent sporting initiatives.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance tracking.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and board.
• Ensure alignment between long-term vision and operational execution.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• MBA from a top-tier institution (IIM preferred).
• 8-12 years of experience, including:

a. 3+ years in Consulting / Private Equity / Investment Banking

b. 3+ years in Business Operations or P&L ownership role

• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in due diligence and deal structuring.
• Exposure to sports, media, entertainment, or consumer ecosystems preferred.
• Proven experience working with CXOs, promoters, and external stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence and team leadership capability.