Analyst, Venue Business - NHL

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey.

At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.

Serve as a member of NHL Club Finance & Venue Business team creating reports and analyzing data relating to NHL Club Venues while managing relationships with Club Food & Beverage, Venue, Guest Experience, Finance, and Business Strategy personnel.

• Process large quantities of Club Food & Beverage data to perform trend analysis, uncover patterns, and provide tangible conclusions
• Liaise with Club Food & Beverage personnel on relevant analytical findings and business practices
• Manage collection of data and reporting from Clubs regarding Guest Experience, Parking, arena renovations, NHL Green initiatives, and other venue operations issues
• Support department reporting efforts including ad hoc requests from Clubs
• Contribute to RFP process including research, negotiation, and analysis for vendors relating to NHL Club Venues needs
• Contribute on reporting and analysis relating to Club revenues and expenses
• Supporting Partnership Marketing Department to provide NHL partners with opportunities for business back with NHL Clubs Venues
• Contribute to NHL Club Business Plan Review process with other members of NHL Club Finance & Venue Business Department and other internal departments
• Build reports and dashboards in Tableau
• Assist in the planning and execution of Club visits, conference calls, other league meetings, and any relevant industry conferences

Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required:

1+ years of work experience in consulting, strategy, business intelligence, or finance

• Strong analytical skills, including use of Microsoft Excel
• Data visualization skills, including use of Tableau
• Experience building presentations in Microsoft Power Point

• Proficiency in Python and SQL experience preferred
• Sports or Entertainment industry experience preferred, but not required

At minimum, a degree from a four-year college or university preferably with a major/concentration in business, statistics, finance, economics, accounting, data analytics, or information systems

Disciplined, organized and detail oriented

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism

These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
Accountability

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees a range of benefits and workplace programs, including Time to Recharge with Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, and other wellness programs. We provide comprehensive health benefits effective on day one, a pre-tax commuter benefit, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), digital wellness resources, and other wellness initiatives. Childcare Leave is available with paid leave for primary and non-primary caregivers under specified durations.

Retirement savings options include a 401K with pre-tax and Roth options. Hybrid work schedules are available for many roles. Our headquarters are located at One Manhattan West, Hudson Yards. Salary range listed separately; see posting for details. We encourage applicants to include a cover letter with salary expectations, and note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer.