Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

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Los Angeles, CA
In-Office
225K-275K Annually
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
The Director will focus on strategic growth initiatives, M&A transactions, financial modeling, and preparing presentations for stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
Summary Generated by Built In

UTA seeks a Director for our Strategy and Corporate Development Group. UTA is a leading talent, entertainment and sports agency based in Beverly Hills, CA. The Director will work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development leadership, and other executives and agents on high-priority growth initiatives and M&A deals. This role will be located in our Los Angeles office.

The base salary range for this role is $225,000-$275,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do

  • Work on strategic planning efforts (across film and TV, music, creators, sports, marketing services, and other), including helping in research, analysis, brainstorming, workshop facilitation and program management

  • Drive transformational initiatives within specific business units (e.g., performance step-up, new business incubation)

  • Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, financial modeling, structuring, documentation and process management

  • Prepare Board presentations, as well as other materials for UTA management and stakeholders

  • Support UTA agents and their clients in business development and M&A opportunities

What You Will Need

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity or a media & entertainment company in strategy & corporate development role

  • Demonstratable experience contributing to closed transactions or strategic initiatives

  • Proactive attitude with ability to lead workstreams with outstanding strategic thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong knowledge of finance, valuation, accounting, and financial modeling (Excel)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop compelling presentations (PowerPoint)

  • Team player with desire to work in a collaborative environment and mentor senior associates

  • Passion and knowledge about the business side of traditional & digital media, music, sports, and related sectors

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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 unites ideas, opportunities, and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers, and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York, and London.

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

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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The Company
London,
2,305 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London

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