Arctos Partners Operating Platform - Principal/ Director

About Arctos Partners

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Execution
• Lead all day-to-day operations and delivery of the Arctos Operating Platform across 25+ portfolio teams
• Manage relationships with team executives, ownership groups, and operational leadership
• Oversee implementation of strategic initiatives and operational improvements across the portfolio
• Work with existing Arctos associates, deal teams, and Arctos Operating Advisors to build out capabilities of AOP
• Strategy & Advisory
• Define and continuously refine the platform's strategic priorities and operating playbook
• Advise portfolio teams on revenue optimization, cost structure, operational best practices, and competitive positioning
• Identify, codify, and disseminate cross-portfolio learnings and best practices
• Shape the platform's evolution in response to market dynamics and portfolio feedback
• Value Creation
• Drive tangible improvements in team financial performance, operational metrics, and competitive positioning
• Support acquisition due diligence and integration planning for new portfolio additions
• Partner closely with the investment team to surface and execute value creation opportunities
• Ideal Candidate Profile
• Experience & Background
• 12–15+ years of professional sports industry experience
• Direct experience working within both a league office and a professional sports team (NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL)
• Deep fluency in professional sports team revenue streams — ticket sales, sponsorships, media rights, premium seating, and beyond
• Proven track record of operational leadership in complex, matrixed environments
• Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or quantitative analytics (or a combination thereof)
• Demonstrated ability to drive results across diverse organizational stakeholders
• Skills & Attributes
• Recognized credibility within professional sports — a trusted, knowledgeable partner to team executives and ownership
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; adept at influencing without direct authority
• Strategic orientation paired with a genuine appetite for hands-on execution
• Comfort operating across diverse sports properties, cultures, and organizational structures
• Track record of attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent
• #LI-DNI
• This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.Base Salary Range$195,000—$235,000 USD
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