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.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
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 PowerPoint
Preferred
- Proficiency in Python and SQL experience preferred
- Sports or Entertainment industry experience preferred, but not required
Education/Certifications
- 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
Required Skills
- Disciplined, organized and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism
CORE COMPETENCIES
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:
Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.
We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.
Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.
A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.
Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.
A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.
NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.
SALARY RANGE:
$65-75K
Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
