Coordinator strategy

Coordinator, Salary Cap Strategy

Performance Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence and being a part of creating memorable experiences.

The Coordinator, Salary Cap Strategy assists in the administrative and logistical aspects of managing the team's salary cap, supporting roster building efforts in pursuit of maintaining financial flexibility and maximizing team performance. This role requires a foundational understanding of NBA salary cap mechanics, player contracts, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) stipulations. The coordinator will support the VP/AGM in executing transactions involving trades, player acquisitions, and contract negotiations, contributing to the financial strategy in a support capacity.

What You Will Do:

• Support the structure and analysis of player contracts and trade operations
• Conduct preliminary economic and strategic analysis for player acquisitions and retention
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of NBA salary cap regulations and CBA changes, applying this knowledge to support strategic planning
• Collaborate with legal and financial departments to ensure all transactions comply with NBA rules and processes
• Prepare and organize detailed salary cap and financial strategy reports for executives
• Provide logistical assistance during NBA key events such as drafts, trades, and free agency periods
• Contribute to the data-driven approach to financial planning within the Salary Cap Strategy team
• Research and analyze cap-related matters, including historical data, trends, and projections to support decision-making processes
• Organize and maintain all documents related to player acquisitions, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team

What We Need From Our Coordinator, Salary Cap Strategy:

• Proficient knowledge of NBA salary cap logistics and CBA intricacies
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other applications.
• Experience in managing complex legal and financial transactions in a sports or similar setting is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, capable of supporting the articulation of complex strategies to a diverse audience
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks effectively in high-pressure situations

Experience/ Education Requirements/Desirable Traits:

• Bachelor's degree (Required)

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial forecasting and contract analysis

• Ability to adapt to changing financial landscapes and support modifications to strategies accordingly.

• Strong understanding of legal processes and logic-based systems.

Travel Requirements: minimal travel, as needed

What You Can Expect:

Fast-paced and dynamic, requiring quick decision-making and constant monitoring of market conditions. High intensity during in-season periods with frequent evaluations and adjustments based on team performance and market opportunities. Picks up in the offseason around key events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
  • Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
  • Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
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Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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