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Business Operations & Strategy Associate

Shanghai, China

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 

About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a high-performing Strategy & Business Operations Associate to support some of the most strategic, complex, and high-visibility initiatives across the APAC region. This role reports directly to the Director of Strategy & Business Operations and works closely with senior leadership.

This position will engage across multiple initiatives simultaneously, spanning both strategic evaluation and hands-on execution. Given the team’s end-to-end mandate, the Associate will help assess new opportunities, shape go-to-market and operating strategies, and drive implementation to ensure value capture across APAC markets. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable self-starter with strong analytical capabilities, comfort operating in ambiguity, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Support and help drive multiple high-impact strategic and operational initiatives across APAC markets, working cross-functionally with regional and global teams to ensure successful execution
  • Assist in setting goals, analyzing results, developing recommendations, and preparing updates for senior leadership, APAC leaders
  • Partner with the broader Strategy & Business Operations team to identify, size, and prioritize initiatives on the regional and global roadmap
  • Conduct market, consumer, and partner analysis across APAC to inform strategy, including engagement with local partners, distributors, and end-consumers
  • Develop a strong understanding of the trading cards and collectibles ecosystem, with a particular focus on regional market dynamics in APAC

Skills and Experience Required

  • 1–3 years of professional experience, with a preference for Management Consulting, Strategy, Business Operations, Finance, or related roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field preferred
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across geographies and cultures
  • Team-first mindset with a passion for solving complex, ambiguous problems in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and adapt priorities as business needs evolve
  • Intellectual curiosity, strong ownership mentality, and eagerness to learn
  • Passion for sports, culture, and entertainment is a plus

 

 

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. 

 Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

 

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