Manager Emerging Business Strategy

at  Liberty Global

We’re looking for a Manager, Emerging Business in London
Purpose Statement:
Key member of the Emerging Business Team in the activation of New Revenue Ventures across Liberty Global and Operating Companies.
Key Facts and Figures:
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video, and mobile communications services. Our businesses deliver next-generation products through advanced fibre and 5G networks that connect 85 million subscribers across Europe and the United Kingdom. Our businesses operate under some of the best-known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise UPC in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Eastern Europe.
Our consolidated businesses generate annual revenue of more than $7 billion, while our joint-ventures in the U.K. and the Netherlands generate combined annual revenue of more than $17 billion.
Our global investment arm, Liberty Global Ventures, has a portfolio of more than 50 companies across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in companies Plume, ITV, Lions Gate, Univision, the Formula E racing series and several regional sports networks.
Our Core Strategy
Liberty Global’s value creation strategy emphasizes superior organic growth, opportunistic M&A and a commitment to equity returns through a combination of appropriate leverage and consistent equity repurchases. We are committed to technological innovation to deliver transformational products and services that help improve and simplify the digital lives of our customers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Report to Vice President within the Emerging Business Team
• A Manager is expected to be able to:
• Actively researching, scoping, and developing business cases for new growth areas which may be of interest to the business (e.g. determining market size/ addressable market, growth trajectory and rationale, structure of proposition, competitive landscape and macro trends, etc.)
• Own and develop clear and concise presentation decks for executive / board level
• Ownership of Investment pipeline & investment research/ discovery/ scoping cadence, & Ongoing management of investment pipeline with line manager; active development of new investment ideas in collaboration with line manager/ EB team/ Ventures team/ other internal stakeholders to evaluate potential investment targets
• Agile and ongoing product development work to stand up, test, incubate, and scale new initiatives (including delivery of additional information required to scope new proposals: information/ research needed to achieve MVP, minimum data requirements, etc.)
• Ongoing and autonomous ownership of managing all BAU processes, projects, financial reporting, regular operational reporting, and constantly searching for ongoing opportunities to leverage/ lift & shift existing teams/ resources in the existing organisation to benefit the acceleration of our initiatives (e.g. spark, think big, coordination of ventures)
• Ongoing stakeholder engagement with OpCo innovation & incubation teams
• Help develop & mentor the analysts and grads in the team
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the Group

Context/Environment: About Liberty Global’s Strategy & Corporate Development Group

Liberty’s Strategy Group has five primary functions:

• Guide the overall LG Group Strategy
• Assist in the active management of the LG asset portfolio
• Mergers & Acquisitions - Liberty is an acquisitive company looking at acquisitions across the TMT space, The Group Strategy team plays a key role in the process
• Specific strategic evaluation – the Strategy Group actively monitors and formulates the Group’s strategy regarding specific market developments and their likely impact on the Group
• Help assess and challenge the each countries Strategic & Financial Long Range Plan

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Relevant years of experience gained in consulting or other corporate strategy departments in technology/media industry firms
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Business Degree / MBA / Finance and Economics
• Startup experience a bonus
• Passionate about building new businesses from scratch!

Working Relationships and Team Working:
Most of our work is executed in agile autonomous teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus where applicable
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:
Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!
At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you’re entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

• Report to Vice President within the Emerging Business Team
• A Manager is expected to be able to:
• Actively researching, scoping, and developing business cases for new growth areas which may be of interest to the business (e.g. determining market size/ addressable market, growth trajectory and rationale, structure of proposition, competitive landscape and macro trends, etc.)
• Own and develop clear and concise presentation decks for executive / board level
• Ownership of Investment pipeline & investment research/ discovery/ scoping cadence, & Ongoing management of investment pipeline with line manager; active development of new investment ideas in collaboration with line manager/ EB team/ Ventures team/ other internal stakeholders to evaluate potential investment targets
• Agile and ongoing product development work to stand up, test, incubate, and scale new initiatives (including delivery of additional information required to scope new proposals: information/ research needed to achieve MVP, minimum data requirements, etc.)
• Ongoing and autonomous ownership of managing all BAU processes, projects, financial reporting, regular operational reporting, and constantly searching for ongoing opportunities to leverage/ lift & shift existing teams/ resources in the existing organisation to benefit the acceleration of our initiatives (e.g. spark, think big, coordination of ventures)
• Ongoing stakeholder engagement with OpCo innovation & incubation teams
• Help develop & mentor the analysts and grads in the team
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the Grou