Analyst, Global Client Strategy

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Department

CAA's Global Client Strategy team leads business development efforts and works to source and execute new business, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities on behalf of the agency's clients. Specific categories of such work include:

1. Establishment, capitalization, and growth of consumer-facing businesses and brands around client areas of interest

2. Enhancement of client endorsement and licensing partnerships to maximize long-term opportunity

3. Evaluation of equity-based deals across the commercial landscape

4. Brand development, strategy and incubation for the agency's most ambitious clients

The Role

The Global Client Strategy team is looking to hire an Analyst to contribute to all aspects of project development and execution, who will join a small team of executives and agents, and will have frequent interaction with senior executives both within the agency and at client and partner entities.

Responsibilities
• Engagement with existing clients/investments and the development and analysis of strategic initiatives for those entities
• Identification, assessment, and potential execution of new business development opportunities
• Market analysis on new business opportunities and sectors for clients, leveraging CAA's existing data and intelligence offering
• Presentation of investment and strategic partnership opportunities
• Financial analysis, due diligence, and execution of investment and strategic partnership opportunities in the consumer, media, entertainment, and sports sectors

Qualifications

CAA Global Client Strategy is looking for a thoughtful, ambitious, and high-performing candidate to become a key contributor to our team. Important characteristics include:
• College education at a top-tier university; significant coursework in finance, business, or similar fields is preferable
• 1+ year of experience in a consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or similar role (preferably with some direct experience in the media, entertainment, or sports sectors)
• Interest in the consumer, media, entertainment, and sports industry and passion to learn
• Top-notch work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including relevant experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Strong analytical skills and business judgment, including relevant experience in financial modeling and Excel
• Positive attitude and creative problem-solving mentality
• Ability to excel as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

CAA maintains a fully-vaccinated environment, for the safety and health of employees and guests, to the extent allowed by local law. Where permitted, all CAA employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any waiting periods) and provide approved documentation when: 1) working in or visiting any CAA office; 2) attending any CAA company events, whether in the office or not; or 3) meeting with clients at any location. CAA also expects that all employees will take responsibility for maintaining optimal vaccine levels; for instance, this may include receiving boosters for which they are eligible. If you are unable to get a vaccine due to a medical condition, disability, or a religious belief, CAA will consider your accommodation request. The Company's policies in this regard may be updated from time to time, as pandemic/endemic conditions and local laws evolve.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r797nk-3-138-141-202-42 in your application.