Senior Analyst, Corporate Development & Strategy

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New York, NY
Hybrid
109K-163K Annually
1-3 Years Experience
Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • eSports
It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more alive with skin in the game.
The Role

We're defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, "impossible" isn't part of our vocabulary. You'll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They're worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
The Crown Is Yours
The Corporate Development & Strategy team collaborates closely with DraftKings' Executive Leadership Team to drive the company's strategy, with a strong emphasis on executing Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). This team is responsible for identifying growth opportunities to bring top-tier companies, talent, and technology to DraftKings. We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our expanding Corporate Development & Strategy team to support the identification, development of business cases, due diligence, structuring, and execution of M&A opportunities. In this role, you will gather and analyze market data from various sources, generate insights, and provide strategic recommendations to our Executive Leadership Team.
What you'll do as a Senior Analyst , Corporate Development & Strategy

  • Identify, research, and recommend companies, technologies, and capabilities for DraftKings to evaluate for potential M&A.
  • Support all aspects of the M&A process, including business case preparation, strategic/financial analysis , valuation, competitive analysis , due diligence, and post-merger integration planning.
  • Perform comprehensive and in-depth industry research and develop competitive intelligence summaries to help inform strategic fit for DraftKings.
  • Track potential and current acquisition targets, maintain internal databases and prepare internal M&A target reporting.
  • Support the planning process for strategic projects and business initiatives (e.g., assessing new products, new platforms, new verticals, and other potential growth opportunities) and serve as a cross-functional resource to drive go-to-market strategies for new ventures.
  • Ability to work effectively across functional teams and levels of seniority to refine strategic recommendations and build consensus.


What you'll bring

  • 2+ years of experience in relevant roles, such as Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Management Consulting, Private Equity, or Venture Capital.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Analytics , Accounting, or similar discipline preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel modeling (including forecast development and valuations) and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to apply valuation techniques and concepts.
  • Ability to work effectively across functional teams and levels of seniority to refine strategic recommendations and build consensus.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work unsupervised in the absence of clear guidelines
  • Prior experience or knowledge of the sports, media, entertainment, gaming, or technology, sectors is a plus.
  • If you're not already located in Boston, the position will require relocation.


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We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000.00 - $135,000.00, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

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The Company
New York, NY
4,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

DraftKings is a global digital sports entertainment and technology company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming, and digital media.

Founded in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish, and Paul Liberman – DraftKings’ vision is to be one of the world’s largest and most beloved digitally-led consumer companies, reaching people all over the world and creating incredible and engaging experiences for our customers.

More than 4,000 teammates in six countries work together to create our world-class products. We're inspired by our shared passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges and empowering the people around us to do their best work. We are industry leaders in the digital entertainment and technology space and are propelled by constant curiosity and diverse perspectives. From our engineering team, to our marketing team, to our customer experience team – our people have taken DraftKings from an industry disrupter to an iconic sports brand, and we’re only getting started.

Why Work With Us

We are fueled by our passion for developing the next generation of products for our customers. We empower our teammates to do their best by solving complex and unique challenges together. Whether you’re data-obsessed, tech-driven, or love working with different people each day, you know that DraftKings is here to support your next big idea.

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