Manager, Corporate Development

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Career growth

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. seeks a senior M&A professional to lead strategic investments across entertainment, sports, and media. You will manage the deal pipeline, perform financial modeling, and coordinate due diligence with internal teams and external advisors.

Responsibilities include evaluating opportunities above $50 million, negotiating terms, and presenting analyses to executive leadership. Strong background in investment banking or private equity is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
• At least four years in investment banking, private equity, or similar with M&A experience.
• Proven ability to lead due diligence and deal execution.
• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities across M&A scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Manage the M&A and investments pipeline.
• Evaluate and execute acquisition, JV, partnership, and investment opportunities above $50,000,000.
• Lead industry- and business-level due diligence with internal and external teams.
• Build financial models including revenue, costs, and cash flow; analyze capital structures.
• Negotiate terms and prepare memos and executive presentations.
• Supervise internal teams and external advisors throughout the deal cycle.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Deal execution

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a premium sports and entertainment company that owns UFC, WWE, and other major properties. The role described below is focused on leading the company’s M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments across the entertainment, sports, and media sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the M&A and investments pipeline.
• Evaluate and execute acquisition, JV, partnership, and investment opportunities with a minimum transaction size of $50,000,000.
• Lead industry‑ and business‑level due diligence and oversee confirmatory accounting, tax, and legal due diligence.
• Perform financial and valuation modeling, including revenue/cost builds, cash‑flow forecasting, debt/equity capital structures, leveraged buyouts, and accretion/dilution analysis.
• Negotiate transaction terms and prepare transaction memos, strategic rationales, and deal return summaries for executive leadership.
• Supervise internal teams and external advisors (accountants, consultants, lawyers) throughout the deal cycle.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership at both the corporate level and individual business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
• At least four years of combined experience in investment banking, private equity, or a similar role with a track record of involvement in M&A transactions.
• Self‑starter with the ability to balance multiple, diverse projects with disparate timelines.
• Strong analytical skills and keen interest in learning about investing, M&A execution, and the entertainment, sports and media industries.
• Experience evaluating business models and investment opportunities across industries.
• Demonstrated ability to execute domestic and cross‑border M&A transactions and investments exceeding $50,000,000.
• Proficiency in leading and coordinating due diligence teams, including accountants, consultants, and lawyers.
• Financial modeling expertise, including development of revenue and cost builds, cash‑flow forecasting, capital‑structure modeling, leveraged buyouts, and accretion/dilution analysis.
• Preparation of analytical reports, memoranda, and executive presentations.
• Strong interaction and negotiation skills with leadership teams of client or portfolio companies.

Early/Post‑Experience

• Managing and mentoring junior professionals.
• Understanding basic legal deal structures and their implications.
• Negotiating deal terms across transaction documents and contracts.

Compensation

Base salary range: $135,000 - $180,000 annually (subject to local minimum thresholds and applicable state/local regulations). The company offers additional short‑ and long‑term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and a robust benefits package including health care, retirement, vacation, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. TKO provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.