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2023 Summer Strategy and Operations MBA Internship @ FanDuel

Writer: James ManriquezJames Manriquez

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP


FanDuel Group is a world-class team of brands and products all built with one goal in mind — to give fans new and innovative ways to interact with their favorite games, sports, teams, and leagues. That’s no easy task, which is why we’re so dedicated to building a winning team. And make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give.


Our brands include:

  • FanDuel — A game-changing real-money fantasy sports app

  • FanDuel Sportsbook — America’s #1 sports betting app

  • FanDuel TV — "The Bettor Sports Network" bringing live sports and interactive content to the games fans care about most

  • FanDuel Racing — A horse racing app built for the average sports fan

  • FanDuel Casino & Betfair Casino — Fan-favorite online casino apps

  • FOXBet — A world-class betting platform and affiliate of FanDuel Group

  • PokerStars — The premier online poker product and affiliate of FanDuel Group

THE POSITION: Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for a MBA Intern to join the Strategy & Operations team. The Strategy & Operations group serves as a partner and advisor to the Executive team and works on critical strategic initiatives and opportunities facing the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small group with significant exposure across the FanDuel Group business, as well as to the broader global company (Flutter Entertainment). The role is a mix of defining the strategic opportunities and delivering the most important projects within the company, so would be an excellent fit for someone looking to move away from strategy consulting into a more hands-on hybrid strategy and execution role.


THE GAME PLAN: Everyone on our team has a part to play

  • Partner with SVP and Director, Strategy & Operations and the Executive team to work through the top challenges currently facing the business

  • Lead analysis & recommendations on new initiatives. Serve as a business owner and project manager to drive new initiatives forward from ideation to launch

  • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, Commercial) to deliver the most critical projects across the organization (e.g., launching in new states, bringing new products to market)

  • Assemble and coordinate multi-disciplinary, and potentially geographically dispersed, teams

  • Liaise with teams in the U.K., Australia, and beyond to identify opportunities to leverage best practices and drive operational efficiencies across the global group

  • Example projects could include:

    • Building solutions for teams to achieve their goals and operate more efficiently and effectively

    • Assisting functional teams in identifying areas of growth and developing execution plans

    • Supporting the portfolio strategy, including finding opportunities to extend the value of our assets

    • Coordinating the launch of new programs

    • Developing perspectives on opportunities for innovation

    • Working directly with the CEO and other Executives on major internal initiatives


THE STATS: What we're looking for in our next teammate

  • Minimum of 2-3 years in strategy consulting, internal strategy or business/corporate development at a sports, media or tech company preferred

  • Strong knowledge of business and financial concepts

  • Quick learner; willing to dive in and get their hands dirty

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, hypothesis driven with the ability to independently evaluate opportunities, conduct analysis, and make innovative strategic recommendations

  • Experience independently conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including creating complex Excel models and leading market research

  • Strong organizational & project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once

  • Excellent communication skills; skilled at influencing and building relationships across the organization at all levels, including with senior leadership

  • Entrepreneurial, proactive in identifying opportunities and solutions, and areas to add value

  • Advanced Excel skills required

  • Team player with the desire to bring a positive attitude to a group dynamic

  • Passion for FanDuel and the gaming industry preferred; an avid sports & gaming fan

THE CONTRACT

We treat our team right


Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:


● An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth

● Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love

● Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game

● Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel

● Hall of Fame benefit programs and platforms


The applicable hourly range for this position is $42.00 to $48.00 which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market

demand.


FanDuel Group is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion in FanDuel means that we respect and value everyone as individuals. We don't tolerate bias, judgement or harassment. Our focus is on developing employees so that they reach their full potential.


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