Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development

The Film Market; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant in New York is seeking a Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development who reports to the SVP. The role will focus on opportunities in Sports & Entertainment, requiring critical thinking, robust financial and strategic analyses, and strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

You will present findings to executives and influence strategic directions. This is a high-visibility, hybrid role that combines office collaboration with independent analysis, and includes leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in an analytical role with relevant finance/strategy experience.
• Experience in management consulting or investment banking preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and strategic analyses for opportunities in Sports & Entertainment.
• Present findings to executives and SVP, influencing strategic decisions.
• Lead day-to-day processes with key internal stakeholders and manage teams.
• Develop relationships and deliver actionable insights to drive growth.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Financial modeling

Executive presentation

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development

Versant

New York, NY

About

This role, reporting into the SVP of Strategy & Business Development, will focus primarily on opportunities related to Versant's Sports and Entertainment businesses. The position will require the ability to think critically, oversee financial and strategic analyses, manage day-to-day processes with key internal stakeholders, develop strong relationships, and ultimately present findings to executives. This is an exciting opportunity that will provide exposure to senior leadership and the ability to engage in conversations that impact the course of Versant's future.

Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years of experience in a highly analytical role that includes a combination of the following:
• Management consulting or investment banking, preferably within a Media, Technology & Telecom practice
• Business development, strategy, corporate development, or corporate finance at a media or technology company
• Proven strategic and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in and general understanding of the media industry
• High level of comfort interfacing with multiple levels of management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience successfully managing others
• Humble, positive, team-first mentality with a desire to learn and get better every day
• Additional Information: Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

Full-time

Compensation: $165,000 - $190,000 /year USD