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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 a premier global management consultancy — and a division of Creative Artists Agency — that helps clients unlock growth, improve performance, and drive long-term value across the sports ecosystem. We work with governments, federations, Olympic committees, leagues, clubs, venue owners, rights holders, and investors on their most complex and urgent opportunities, having delivered projects across 45+ sports in more than 40 countries.
From our Riyadh office we lead work in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East — partnering with ministries of sport, Olympic committees, and sovereign and private investors on national sport strategy, mass-participation policy, and major-event delivery. Recent engagements in the region include developing the developing the leading the five-year transformation of the Saudi Pro League, supporting the Local Organising Comittees of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, building stadium business cases for Jeddah and other sports facilities in various giga-projects, and advising Misk on its football academy.
THE ROLE
We have exciting opportunities for a small number of Business Analysts to join our team based in Riyadh. A full on-boarding programme will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to develop core consulting skills, as well as developing a deep understanding of the sports sector.
Main Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
- 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
- Previous consulting experience is highly beneficial
- Highly numerate, with strong quantitative and conceptual problem-solving ability
- Demonstrate a clear passion for sports and physical activity
- Proactive self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset
- Proven leadership skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
- Highly proficient in English essential and Arabic beneficial
- A genuine interest in sport, demonstrated through study, work, playing, coaching or volunteering
- Prepared to work on a global basis
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
Skills Required
- Excellent academic record
- Previous consulting experience
- Strong quantitative and conceptual problem-solving ability
- Passion for sports and physical activity
- Proactive, self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset
- Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Highly proficient in English
- Arabic language skills
- Genuine interest in sport demonstrated through study, work, playing, coaching, or volunteering
- Willingness to work on a global basis
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is considered robust, including medical, dental, and vision, with HSA/FSA options available. Feedback suggests this core coverage stands out as a strong element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a late‑December company shutdown. Feedback suggests this shutdown meaningfully boosts practical time away from work.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Unique industry access—such as screenings, event tickets, and on‑site showcases—adds meaningful lifestyle value. Everyday perks like casual atmosphere, drinks, and parking are also cited as positives.
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What We Do
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, trademark licensing, 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. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.
