Business Analyst

Portas Consulting UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Exposure to international mandates

Access to the broader CAA network

Clear progression path

Job summary

CAA Portas is a leading management consulting firm dedicated to transforming the world through sport, offering top-tier consulting with deep sport expertise and a broad advisory footprint. The firm collaborates closely with clients to drive growth, performance and meaningful change across the sporting landscape.

We're looking for a Business Analyst who is intellectually curious and passionate about sport. You'll deliver high-quality analysis, insights and recommendations, while supporting market

Qualifications

• Highly numerate with strong quantitative and conceptual problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Self-directed, proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, benchmarking and data analysis across venues, events, leagues and federations, and synthesise the findings into clear insights.
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial and commercial models (e.g. venue feasibility, revenue forecasts, business cases).
• Draft sections of client reports and presentations in PowerPoint to a high standard.
• Contribute to team problem-solving and the development of recommendations.
• Help prepare and run stakeholder interviews, workshops and client meetings.
• Build productive day-to-day relationships with client team members.
• Support project planning and workstream management.
• Support business development (proposals, credentials, market scans) and internal firm-building initiatives.

Skills

Numerate

Leadership

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial

Travel flexibility

Education

Excellent academics

Job description

THE AGENCY

The six-time recipient of the award for "Best in Talent Representation and Management", presented by the Sports Business Journal, CAA Sports represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, and basketball, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including entertainment, licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, publishing, and video games. CAA Sports also works in the areas of media rights, property sales and sponsorships, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search, and received the award for "Best in Corporate Consulting" at the 2018 Sports Business Awards, and "Best in Property Consulting, Sales, and Client Service" in 2014, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025. CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). 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, brand management and consumer product licensing, executive search, 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. For more information about CAA Sports, visit www.caa.com.

OVERVIEW

CAA Portas is the leading management consulting firm dedicated to transforming the world through sport. We offer a unique mix of top tier consulting with deep sport expertise, delivered in true partnership with our clients. We combine market intelligence and thought leadership with a rigorous, data-led, creative and collaborative approach tailored to the needs of the sports sector. We provide advisory services and solutions across the sporting landscape from strategy and planning, business support, through to implementation. At CAA Portas we help sports leaders across the world on their most important, complex and urgent challenges and opportunities to achieve more for their organisations.

We

• Deliver significant and sustainable business performance
• Transform organisations and develop future sport leaders
• Drive increased and more effective funding into sport
• Achieve lasting positive change in society

THE ROLE

We're looking for a Business Analyst who is intellectually curious and passionate about sport. You'll play a key role in delivering client engagements, working closely with the senior team to deliver high-quality analysis, insights, and recommendations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, results-driven environment and is excited to contribute to transforming the world through sport.

• Conduct market research, benchmarking and data analysis across venues, events, leagues and federations, and synthesise the findings into clear insights
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial and commercial models (e.g. venue feasibility, revenue forecasts, business cases)
• Draft sections of client reports and presentations in PowerPoint to a high standard
• Contribute to team problem-solving and the development of recommendations
• Help prepare and run stakeholder interviews, workshops and client meetings
• Build productive day-to-day relationships with client team members
• Support project planning and workstream management
• Support business development (proposals, credentials, market scans) and internal firm-building initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent academic record
• Highly numerate, with strong quantitative and conceptual problem-solving ability
• A genuine interest in sport, demonstrated through study, work, playing, coaching or volunteering
• Demonstrate a clear passion for sports and physical activity
• Self-directed, proactive and entrepreneurial
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Willingness and flexibility to travel
• Previous experience in consulting and or sports business highly beneficial

WHAT WE OFFER

• Structured onboarding and ongoing training to set you up for success
• Exposure to international mandates across APAC, Europe, North America, and the GCC
• Access to the broader CAA network and resources
• A clear, defined progression path
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Creative Artists Agency ("CAA") is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law. Please inform CAA's Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.