Rhys Jenkins
About Rhys Jenkins
Rhys Jenkins is the Head of Finance and Strategy at the NBA, with a background in finance and strategy roles at the NBA and Ernst & Young. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Oxford.
Title at National Basketball Association
Rhys Jenkins currently holds the position of Head of Finance and Strategy at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2022. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Career at National Basketball Association
Rhys Jenkins has a significant history with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Starting as a Senior Analyst - Consultant from 2013 to 2015, he advanced to Senior Analyst - Manager from 2016 to 2017. He subsequently served as Senior Manager, FP&A and Strategy from 2018 to 2019. Continuing his upward trajectory, he became Director, FP&A and Strategy, from 2020 to 2022, before assuming his current position as Head of Finance and Strategy.
Previous Experience at Ernst & Young
Before joining the NBA, Rhys Jenkins worked at Ernst & Young in London. His roles included Executive - Audit & Assurance - Financial Services from 2008 to 2011 and Executive - Business Modelling, Transaction Advisory Services - Financial Services from 2011 to 2013. During his time at Ernst & Young, he specialized in business modelling within the corporate finance team and qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
Education Background
Rhys Jenkins holds an MMath degree from Exeter College, University of Oxford, where he studied Mathematics from 2003 to 2007 and graduated with a 2.1 Master's degree. Prior to that, he attended Brynteg School in South Wales from 1996 to 2003.
Early Life and Education
Rhys Jenkins grew up in South Wales, where he attended Brynteg School for seven years before moving on to study mathematics at the University of Oxford. His time at Brynteg School laid the foundation for his academic and professional achievements.