Director, Strategy

The Director of Strategy will play an important and high-visibility role in guiding the long-term strategic direction of Match Group and its portfolio of brands. In this role, reporting to the VP of Strategy and Research, you will be a strategic thought partner with business leaders and will define and drive strategic initiatives across the company.
Your role will include a spectrum of projects such as assessing market expansion and other growth opportunities, identifying and formulating responses to external market trends, and driving internal operational initiatives.
We prefer this position to be based in Dallas with a three day hybrid in-office work schedule but are open to LA or NYC for the right candidate.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will partner and build relationships with business leaders at both the corporate- and brand-levels to define and prioritize key business questions
• You will lead (in some cases directly and in others through an extended project team) strategic and operational initiatives to address critical business challenges
• You will answer high priority business questions by applying structured problem solving and analytical expertise, and delivering as data-driven insights and recommendations
• You'll partner closely with both Brand and Corporate leaders to identify and execute on growth opportunities, including new business initiatives, M&A strategy, etc.
• You will collaborate with other members of the Strategy and Research organization, acting as a sounding board and partner with other leads as well as helping guide more junior members
• You will lead key aspects of the corporate cadence (quarterly Board of Directors meetings, annual strategic planning process, Exec Offsites, etc.), including crafting agenda and creating materials

We could be a match if:

• You have at least 7 years of work experience (and/or 3+ years post-MBA), including at least 4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or business operations/strategy at a tech company
• You have exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to break down complex problem statements into actionable and hypothesis-driven project plans
• You are an excellent communicator who can effectively build relationships with and persuasively communicate to stakeholders at all levels 
• You are able to dive in deep and roll up your sleeves on analysis, then come back up and deliver strategic insights and recommendations based on your findings
• You have extensive experience leading and motivating teams, including without positional authority
• You have advanced experience in market research, analytics, and proficiency in Excel modeling as well as advanced experience creating and delivering presentations

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Why Match Group?
Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer:
Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-beingFinancial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial securityUnplug – Generous PTO and 15 paid holidays so you can unplugCareer – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your workFamily – Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts  Company Gatherings – We host fun happy hours and company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.  Period.