Senior Analyst, Strategy

Job Title:

Senior Analyst, Strategy

Requisition ID:

R027959

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Strategy

Reporting To: Manager, Strategy

Department: Activision Publishing

Location: This role is based in our Santa Monica, CA office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.

Your Mission

The Strategy group at Activision is a lean, high-caliber team driving key business decisions across the entire organization. We work directly with our CFO and COO to ensure our business is identifying opportunities and delivering againsttopstrategic priorities for Activision Publishing, Call of Duty, and other core franchises such as Crash, Spyro, and Tony Hawk. Our team develops exceptional talent, with members regularly graduating to leadership positions.

As a Senior Analyst, you will be a critical and visible part of the team leading Strategy for Activision. You will partner with execs and VPs across Activision and studios tosizenewconceptopportunities,evaluate market opportunities,optimizeour portfolio&monetization strategy,recommendpricingchanges,evaluatepartnership /jointventure/ M&Aopportunities,and more.

Sample projects include:

• Sizenew gameopportunities: building market sizing models,size financial opportunity, and developing investment recommendations for new titles, sequels, or franchise extensions.

• Evaluate market and growth opportunities: assessing new platforms, regions (e.g., Asia, mobile), and business models to identify where Activision should expand next.

• Shape portfolio and monetization strategy: analyzing franchise potential and identifying opportunities to enhance player engagement and long-term value

• Evaluate partnership and strategic opportunities: assessing potential partnerships, licensing arrangements, and other strategic options that could expand Activision's reach or capabilities.

KeyResponsibilities

• Drive organization-wide strategy projects: tackling leadership's top priorities, often spanning multiple franchises, studios, and functions.

• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses: synthesizing large volumes of information quickly to solve complex, ambiguous business problems under tight timelines.

• Build consensus and influence decision-making: partnering across cross-functional teams (finance, product, marketing, studios) and presenting recommendations directly to executive and VP audiences.

• Develop deep expertise in the gaming industry and our franchises: understanding how they operate, the markets they compete in, and where the next big opportunity might come from.

Player Profile

• 2+ years of experience plus 4-year college degree in management consulting, private equity, or corporate development/strategy at a leading TMT company

• Exceptional quantitative skills and financial acumen

• Persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable interfacing with C-suite on dayone

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

• Self-starter and comfortable with ambiguity; must be self-directed and proactive

• Interest and passion for interactive entertainment and technology with the ability to learn complex industry topics and processes quickly

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $94,580.00 - $174,988.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.