Director, Strategy & Deals Advisory

United Talent Agency, LLC; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Global exposure

Leadership development

Collaborative culture

Résumé du poste

United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks a high-performing strategy consulting professional to join UTA Advisory and support senior leadership on complex, high-impact engagements for media, entertainment, technology, sports, advertising, and marketing.

The role spans corporate and growth strategy, business transformation, and M&A / transaction advisory, demanding rigorous problem-solving, executive communication, and hands-on leadership of workstreams with junior talent development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of total professional experience in top-tier strategy consulting, transaction or deals advisory, or corporate strategy.
• MBA is strongly preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional relevant experience.
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems with quantitative analyses and synthesize insights into compelling narratives.
• Experience leading workstreams and/or junior consultants with client-facing interactions.
• Exposure to media, entertainment, technology, advertising, marketing, sports, or private equity is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative working style.

Responsabilités

• Manage substantial project workstreams from problem definition to client-ready deliverables.
• Conduct market and competitive assessments, size opportunities, and develop business cases.
• Partner with Engagement Managers to deliver transformation engagements including go-to-market strategy and operating models.
• Execute diligence and value-creation analyses for transactions.
• Coach junior team members and coordinate research, modeling, and deliverables.
• Engage with client counterparts and translate analyses into actionable recommendations.

Connaissances

Strategy consulting experience

Team leadership

PowerPoint storytelling

Problem solving

Executive communication

Formation

MBA (preferred)

Description du poste

UTA seeks a high-performing strategy consulting professional to join UTA Advisory and support senior leadership on complex, high-impact engagements for leading companies and investors across media, entertainment, technology, sports, advertising, and marketing. The role spans corporate and growth strategy, business transformation, and M&A / transaction advisory.

The ideal candidate combines rigorous problem-solving and analytical skills with strong project execution, executive communication, and client-facing judgment. This individual will be a versatile, hands-on consultant who partners closely with Engagement Managers and Executive Sponsors, leads substantial workstreams, develops junior talent, and delivers actionable recommendations across strategy and deals engagements.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Manage substantial project workstreams from problem definition and hypothesis development through analysis, synthesis, recommendations, and client-ready deliverables.

• Conduct market and competitive assessments, size opportunities, develop business cases, perform financial and operating analyses, and evaluate strategic options.

• Partner with Engagement Managers to deliver corporate transformation engagements spanning commercial strategy, go-to-market strategy, operating models, organizational design, performance improvement, and implementation roadmaps.

• Execute buy-side and sell-side commercial diligence, market studies, synergy assessments, value creation planning, and related transaction analyses.

• Manage and coach junior team members, coordinating research, modeling, client interviews, and deliverable production while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Engage directly with client counterparts, contribute to executive presentations and workshops, and translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.

What You Will Need

• 5+ years of total professional experience in top-tier strategy consulting, transaction or deals advisory, or corporate strategy; comparable high-caliber experience will also be considered.

• An MBA is strongly preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional relevant experience and demonstrated performance.

• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop robust quantitative and financial analyses, and synthesize insights into compelling PowerPoint narratives.

• Experience leading workstreams and/or junior consultants, with confidence engaging senior client stakeholders and working in lean, fast-paced teams.

• Exposure to media, entertainment, technology, advertising, marketing, sports, or private equity is highly desirable; demonstrated interest in these sectors is essential.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a collaborative working style.

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies

• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence

• The opportunity to do the best work of your career

• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

• Competitive programs to support your well-being

• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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