ROLE OVERVIEW

• Grade: Senior Manager
• Department: Corporate Development
• Start date: April 2024

DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

• Support the development of a cohesive sports investment strategy – market trends, areas of interest, synergy planning, compelling investment sectors, etc.
• Manage QSI’s investment pipeline – screening of sports investment opportunities, complementing and diversifying upon the existing portfolio of assets – evaluating their financial performance, and integration potential
• Drive M&A process execution – valuation, due diligence, transaction negotiation, documentation, liaison with advisors and internal teams, project/ timetable management
• Oversee the Corporate Development team’s delivery of market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to identify key trends and opportunities
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the sports industry and market dynamics
• Conduct financial analysis, build detailed financial models and business plans, to support strategic and investment decisions
• Ad-hoc strategic business support to portfolio companies, across a wide array of business, commercial and wider organizational projects
• Servicing the Board of Directors with required executive support – research, analysis, recommendations, preparation for board meetings, etc.
• Develop shareholder performance reporting across QSI businesses, presenting key performance indicators (financial and operational) to management regularly

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

DAY-TO-DAY

• M&A / divestment execution
• Investment screening and strategy
• Servicing the board of directors
• Strategic reviews and planning
• Market research
• Business support to portfolio companies
• Performance reporting

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University level (Bachelor), minimum degree or equivalent

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• 7 to 9 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or in-house M&A / Corporate Development – end-to-end experience on an M&A experience is essential
• A passion for sports
• Prior experience working in sports and media is highly desirable, otherwise a demonstratable understanding of the industry

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Highly desirable: Business proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese
• Mastery of financial modelling and corporate finance
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data and generate insights
• Excellent communication and the ability to present in a precise, compelling manner, and the confidence and professionalism to represent the organisation
• Strong project management, and strategic planning skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to maintain excellent attention to detail
• Whilst not required, preference will be given to candidates with an in-depth understanding of sports business and related landscapes including digitalization, media, and other key topics and trends driving sports properties’ core business, supporting an ability to foresee key challenges and innovations

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ROLE OVERVIEW

• Grade: Associate
• Department: Corporate Development
• Start date: April 2024

DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

• Support the development of a cohesive sports investment strategy – market trends, areas of interest, synergy planning, compelling investment sectors, etc.
• Oversee QSI’s investment pipeline – screening of sports investment opportunities, complementing and diversifying upon the existing portfolio of assets – evaluating their financial performance, and integration potential
• Conduct financial analysis, build detailed financial models and business plans, to support strategic and investment decisions
• Service the Board of Directors with required executive support – research, analysis, recommendations, preparation for board meetings, etc.
• Develop shareholder performance reporting across QSI businesses, presenting key performance indicators (financial and operational) to management regularly
• Support in M&A process execution – valuation, due diligence, transaction negotiation, documentation, liaison with advisors and internal teams, project/ timetable management
• Conduct detailed market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to identify key trends and opportunities evaluate their financial and strategic viability
• Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of the sports industry and market dynamics
• Ad-hoc strategic business support to portfolio companies, across a wide array of business, commercial and wider organizational projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

DAY-TO-DAY

• Investment screening and strategy
• M&A / divestment execution
• Servicing the board of directors
• Strategic reviews and planning
• Market research
• Business support to portfolio companies
• Performance reporting

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University level (Bachelor), minimum degree or equivalent

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or in-house M&A / Corporate Development, Management/Strategy Consulting or within a sports and entertainment corporate
• Prior experience working in sports and media is highly desirable, otherwise a demonstratable understanding of the industry
• A passion for sports

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Highly desirable: Business proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese
• Mastery of financial modelling and corporate finance
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data and generate insights
• Strong project management, and strategic planning skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to maintain excellent attention to detail
• Whilst not required, preference will be given to candidates with an in-depth understanding of sports business and related landscapes including digitalization, media, and other key topics and trends driving sports properties’ core business, supporting an ability to foresee key challenges and innovations

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ROLE OVERVIEW

• Grade: Senior Manager
• Department: Legal
• Start date: April 2024

DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

Sole legal counsel role, reporting directly to the CEO. The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for advising and supporting the Premier Padel business on a range of corporate and commercial legal matters that arise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, relevant and timely advice to all parts of the business on a variety of legal topics
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and business agreements, including partnership agreements, license agreements, promoter agreements, sponsorship agreements, supplier agreements, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters etc.
• Handle any potential dispute/litigation/arbitration
• Provide leadership and support on all legal matters such as compliance, brand protection, data protection, corporate governance, company secretarial, lease agreements and contract validation
• Manage and mitigate legal risks by designing and implementing appropriate company policies and procedures
• Coordinate and work with external legal firms in local jurisdictions when necessary, negotiating and controlling costs
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations that apply to Premier Padel and proactively anticipate and assess legal risks to the business
• Communicate with and foster relationships with third-party bodies, such as padel federations and tournament promoters

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Law
• +7 years post-qualification experience, either at a leading law firm or in-house, with a particular focus on corporate and commercial matters, ideally in the sports industry (but not a must)
• Working language would be English. Any other foreign language, in particular Arabic and/or Spanish is a plus
• Commercially minded and dynamic
• Comfortable handling a wide variety of matters, including managing legal issues across different jurisdictions
• Highly motivated and able to work efficiently under time pressure and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Outstanding project management, leadership, negotiation and communication skills
• Comfortable and effective in dealing with uncertainty and adaptability to change
• Ability to work independently and to make practical and solution-oriented decisions and to represent them internally and externally
• Able to undertake reasonable international travel, including to certain tournaments if required

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