Job Description

BettingJobs are working with a private equity group in London who own several iGaming companies across the globe.

They are looking for a Commercial and Strategy Director who will play a pivotal role in supporting their iGaming private equity portfolio and growth strategy. This includes evaluating new opportunities, enhancing value in existing investments, and acting as a strategic partner between the business and our portfolio companies to ensure alignment, effective relationships and shared success.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with their iGaming team to assess strategic investments within their technology and iGaming portfolio.
• Utilise your strong network of iGaming contacts to generate opportunities for the portfolio businesses.
• Develop new business initiatives with both new and existing clients to diversify and grow revenue streams.
• Conduct business planning and synergy assessments in support of potential acquisitions.
• Review and optimise current product offerings to ensure maximum return to the business.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the business technology investors and represent the business at industry-specific iGaming events.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with industry leaders to support future M&A prospects.
• Understand and track the key metrics necessary for each portfolio company to be well positioned for sale or merger.
• Deliver comprehensive market insights, including competitor analysis and trends within the sector.
• Operate as a trusted shareholder advisor to leadership teams within portfolio companies, providing deep domain expertise to challenge, validate, and refine business strategies.

About you:

As the face of the iGaming division, our client are looking for a commercially driven, well-connected Commercial & Strategy Director with M&A advisory experience and a deep understanding of the global iGaming market, business models, and growth opportunities.

Knowledge & experience:

Essential:

• Experience and in-depth expertise in iGaming and tech platforms, with a proven ability to drive operational performance and value creation.
• Strong commercial acumen with an extensive iGaming contact network.
• Deep understanding of the iGaming industry - trends, products, and opportunities.
• Excellent strategy experience and track record.
• Understanding of required operations and key metrics to take a business through to sale.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship development and trust-building.
• Ability to present analysis and insights to key stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of operations and the required growth to exit over five years.
• M&A background.

Useful:

• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Experience with AI, and where it can add value.
• Experience in the private equity industry.