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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
7+ years of experience in corporate development, strategy, consulting, corporate development, business development, investment banking or related roles within sports, media, entertainment or adjacent industries
Experience supporting strategic initiatives, partnerships, transactions or organizational growth initiatives
Strong communication and presentation skills, including advanced experience developing executive-level materials, strategic analyses and financial models utilizing PowerPoint, Excel and related business tools
Financial and analytical acumen with the ability to evaluate business opportunities, strategic initiatives and organizational priorities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across complex, matrixed organizations and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Experience working with external advisors, consultants, investment bankers or strategic partners preferred
Strong business judgment, attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Experience within sports, media, entertainment or technology organizations preferred
Responsibilities
Evaluate strategic growth opportunities, partnerships and new business initiatives.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis and industry assessments to identify trends and whitespace opportunities.
Develop financial models, business cases and executive-level presentations to support strategic decision making.
Support evaluation of acquisitions, investments, partnerships and other strategic transactions.
Lead cross-functional projects involving finance, legal, commercial, technology and business leaders.
Synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for executive leadership.
Build trusted relationships across the organization to influence decisions and drive alignment.
Support negotiation, diligence and implementation activities for strategic initiatives.