Director, M&A
About The Position
CAA is seeking an M&A Director to join its Corporate Strategy and Business Development team, based in LA. The candidate will report to the Head of M&A and Strategy, joining a small group of professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, consulting, investment banking and private equity who serve as in-house advisors to CAA’s executive leadership. The candidate will have the chance to work alongside various departments within the organization, including division heads and senior agents, gaining exposure to a wide-array of projects across different sectors of the media industry. Specific activities include sourcing, evaluating and negotiating M&A opportunities. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in other corporate-related initiatives on behalf of CAA (e.g., cap table management, liquidity program execution, free cash flow forecasting, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of work experience in private equity, investment banking, or similar roles (preferably with direct experience in the media, entertainment, or sports sectors)
- Strong financial modeling skills for highly quantitative analyses
- Independent thinker with a point of view on the risks and rewards of new investment opportunities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Top-notch work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to manage a deal team and meet deadlines with a high level of responsibility and autonomy
Responsibilities
- Source, diligence and execute M&A transactions and support integration post-transaction
- Define and analyze critical new business development opportunities for the Company, working directly with C-suite executives and senior agents
- Conduct sector analyses, including market sizing, competitor landscape and trends
- Create business plans for new corporate ventures
- Assess and analyze critical media and entertainment trends worldwide
- Author and present well-structured, insightful, executive-ready presentations to summarize key findings and recommendations
- Drive corporate-related initiatives on behalf of CAA (e.g., cap table management, liquidity program execution, free cash flow forecasting, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
