Global Development Analyst (Disney Experiences)

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Cruise Line invites an Analyst to join Global Development in Glendale, CA. Build financial models, analyze data and industry trends, and craft storylines to identify strategic opportunities across the portfolio.

Present to senior leadership, collaborate with Imagineering, Marketing Insights, Revenue Management, and Finance, and may travel internationally. A strong background in quantitative finance or strategy and prior consulting or IB experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Top academic achievement
• Quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional group
• Self-starter attitude in a dynamic environment
• Experience in investment banking, consulting, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Build financial models to evaluate demand, financial returns, and tradeoffs
• Analyze data and industry research to support models and storylines
• Develop and deliver presentations for senior management
• Contribute critical thinking by interpreting outputs and implications
• Pitch new business ideas to be considered by management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Imagineering, Marketing/Consumer Insights, Revenue Management, and Finance
• Travel to international sites may be required

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Data-driven thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Investment banking experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

About the Role & Team:

Are you passionate about Disney and the strategy behind our parks, experiences, and products? Do you want to play a role in creating and launching new businesses across the globe? Can you help our portfolio of best-in‑class businesses continue to grow and innovate? Then join us in Global Development.

The Analyst role applies ingenuity, creativity, and analytical skills in identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities across the segment. Analysts are responsible for financial models, industry research, data analysis, crafting storylines, and presenting to leadership. You will collaborate with Sr. Analysts and work directly with Managers, Directors, and VPs.

Global Development is the in‑house strategic consulting and business development group that supports Disney Experiences. We are charged with assessing near‑ and long‑term growth opportunities that maximize value for the entire segment. The team’s work spans across all geographies and business units, both physical and digital. The team is highly visible in the organization with regular exposure to senior executives at The Walt Disney Company.

What You Will Do:

• Build financial models to evaluate demand, financial returns, and tradeoffs

• Analyze data and industry research to support models and storylines

• Help develop and deliver presentations for senior management throughout the Company

• Contribute critical thinking by interpreting outputs and considering implications

• Pitch new business ideas regularly to be considered by management

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Imagineering, Marketing/Consumer Insights, Revenue Management, and Finance to execute work plans

• Potential for some travel to international sites

Required Qualifications:

• Top academic achievement

• Quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and data‑driven critical thinking skills

• Ability to collaborate with a cross‑functional group

• Self‑starter attitude with ability to succeed in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment

• Experience in investment banking, consulting, or other relevant field preferred

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, working towards a Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027

Additional Information:

• Interested candidates must submit both resume and cover letter for full consideration
• GPA and SAT scores should be included on your resume

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $84,500 to $113,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.