Senior Manager, Transaction Execution

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Corporate Development team leads U.S. Soccer’s inorganic growth initiatives, advancing strategic priorities and creating long-term value for the Federation. Our work includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments / partnerships, integration planning and real estate development. We partner with teams across U.S. Soccer, including Finance, Strategy, and Legal to deliver on our projects. 

The Senior Manager, Transaction Execution is a core member of the Corporate Development team and will conduct due diligence, perform financial analyses, manage project workstreams, coordinate across Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Communications, and program teams, and prepare strategic discussion materials to drive key strategic transactions and initiatives at US Soccer. This role supports multiple concurrent transactions and serves as the day-to-day execution lead on each. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the identification, evaluation, structuring, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, managed service agreements (MSAs), joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships. 
• Build and maintain financial models and analyses, including transaction economics, funding and pro forma analyses, and scenario and sensitivity analyses. 
• Run due diligence end to end across internal teams and external advisors, including managing data rooms, information requests, and issue tracking. 
• Lead cross-functional working groups, gathering input from each function on how their areas will change and keeping them aligned through negotiation and signing. 
• Provide project management for active transactions, including timelines, workplans, and status reporting across a portfolio of concurrent deals. 
• Prepare memos, presentations, and other materials for Executive Leadership and Board discussions. 
• Execute deals using the team’s standard templates and playbooks, and suggest improvements as gaps come up. 
• As needed, conduct market and benchmarking research to support specific transactions. 
• Contribute to special projects with Federation-wide impact.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. 
• 3 - 7 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, strategy consulting, or finance/corporate finance. 
• Hands-on experience executing transactions, including financial modeling and due diligence. 
• Strong analytical, valuation, and corporate finance skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority. 
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn complex analysis into executive-ready materials. 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across concurrent workstreams. 
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Able and willing to travel up to 30% of the year.
• Must be able to connect "micro" details to the "macro" vision and mission.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Able to work from our National Training Center in Fayetteville, GA.

Desired Qualifications

• MBA, CFA, or progress toward one. 
• Experience in sports, media, nonprofit, or membership organizations.

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.