Global Business Development Analyst
About The Position
Global Business Development is a department focused on achieving the NBA’s organizational priority of driving global fan and business growth across our family of leagues. More specifically, Global Business Development is responsible for building on the NBA’s global momentum through the development of new international leagues, world-class arena infrastructure, and arena-adjacent business opportunities. The Global Business Development Analyst is a position that is responsible for helping drive the ideation, evaluation, and execution of emerging international league partnerships, arena infrastructure development, and additional arena-adjacent business opportunities (e.g., ticketing, mixed-use development). There will be a particular emphasis on executing initiatives across these areas to support the launch of the NBA’s new league in Europe, as well as discrete opportunities in other emerging global markets. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and collaborate cross-functionally across levels of leadership.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree required
- Minimum 2-5 years of management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, and/or other comparable experience
- Outstanding quantitative, financial, research, modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Deep knowledge of the Sports, Entertainment, Media and Technology industries
- Innovative and entrepreneurial-minded thinker who is willing to challenge the status quo and pursue ambitious ideas
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate with and influence Senior Level Executives both inside and outside the organization
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Ability to recognize patterns and spot issues
- Proactive, self-starter who can work independently within set objectives
- Experience working and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent negotiation skills
Nice To Haves
- professional experience in arena/stadium, ticketing, mixed-use and/or commercial real estate is a plus
- experience working in European markets is a plus
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership. Support concept development and project/deal flow generation by combining creative thinking with a deep understanding of industry trends, relevant third-party stakeholders, and the NBA’s strategic priorities around the globe
- Project Management. Manage high-priority global projects, leading the coordination between multiple offices, groups, and executives, and providing necessary analytical support
- Business Planning & Financial Modeling. Develop robust business plans and investment cases, including financial models, due diligence reports, and other analytical and qualitative support
- Execution Focused. Support execution of strategic partnerships, including partner diligence, go‑to‑market planning, and KPI definitions
- Executive Communication. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of senior internal and external constituents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
