Posted 22 h ago
Senior Strategy Associate, Iberia
·Lisbon, Portugal·via SmartRecruiters
Posted by Entain on 2 November 2026. Still on their SmartRecruiters board when we checked 40 min ago. Half of Entain's roles come down within 8 days.
mid3+ yrsFull time
What the posting is about
Support strategic initiatives across Southern Europe, drive growth, improve performance, and shape long-term business priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance. Monitor industry trends and provide data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making.
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Levelmid
Experience asked3+ years
EmploymentFull time
LocationLisbon, Portugal
RemoteNot stated
Visa sponsorshipNot stated
SalaryNot published, and most postings do not
Posted2026-11-02
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The posting, as the company wrote it
Employment: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-Senior Level
Job Description
This is a hybrid role. As a Senior Strategy Associate , you will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategic initiatives across Entain's Southern Europe markets, helping drive growth, improve performance, and shape long-term business priorities. Acting as the bridge between strategy and execution, you'll work closely with leaders across the region to turn strategic recommendations into tangible business outcomes.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategy , you will be part of the Americas & Southern Europe Strategy Team , partnering with local and regional leadership teams across Spain, Portugal, France and Greece. You'll lead high-impact strategic planning projects, support commercial and investment decisions, and collaborate with teams across Digital, Product & Technology, Operations, Marketing and Sales to identify opportunities for growth and performance improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly visible strategy team with direct exposure to senior leaders across the business. You'll work on some of Entain's most important commercial challenges, helping shape strategic direction while driving execution across multiple markets and brands. If you have a background in strategy consulting, enjoy solving complex business problems and want to see your recommendations translate into real-world impact, could this be your next move?
You Will:
This is an exciting role within a rapidly expanding team with a broad range of responsibilities, including:
Strategic projects: Support high-visibility, growth strategy projects by conducting strategic analysis, financial modeling and synthesizing conclusions to be presented to internal executive leaders and functional leads
Operational execution: Support development and implementation of plans to operationalize strategy to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and competitive positioning in Iberia
Partnership management: Support engagement with key external vendors (e.g., sports and media partners, suppliers, agencies)
Market & competitive analysis: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks
Business performance monitoring & optimization: Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, finance, etc.) to support the evaluation and optimization of performance
Data-driven insights: Analyze data to derive business insights in order to guide strategic decision-making
Thought leadership: Contribute industry knowledge and a growth perspective to the organization
Connect with broader org: Support the flow of ideas and information within the broader company
Qualifications
You Have:
Strong undergraduate degree
Extensive experience in strategy consulting, ideally at a top tier consultancy (such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, OW, Kearney) with 3-5 years post undergrad or up to 1-2 years post MBA
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deal with ambiguity
Knowledge and ability to apply business frameworks (e.g. value chain, competitive forces, core competency analysis)
Proficiency in Excel & data analysis
Proficiency in business writing and verbal communications, including delivery of presentations to executive business leaders
Proficiency with project management and operational execution
Strong interest in betting, games, media, technology, and entertainment industries
Fluent English speaker; Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
Competencies / behaviours
Entrepreneurial mindset, with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation
Passion for problem-solving and answering complex questions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to form strong working relationships and encourage trust and confidence in others
Additional Information
Benefits
At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire you. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:
A regular bonus and great pension.
€9.60 food vouchers per day.
25 days annual leave
Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme.
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 age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, or any other basis.
We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.
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Company Description
About Entain
There's nothing like a career at Entain. We're a leading, global sports betting and gaming company and we're upping the excitement and increasing player safety. We're a FTSE company with iconic brands including Ladbrokes, Coral, BetMGM, Eurobet and bwin, and we have an energy that drives us to perform at the height of our potential. Whether you're an engineer, marketer or retail specialist, a career here is a complete game changer.
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