Senior Analyst, Strategy & Business Development

Versant • New York, NY

22h • $105,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Strategy & Business Development will play an important role as part of a highly visible team evaluating key strategic initiatives for VERSANT Media. This team supports VERSANT's CEO and Chief Revenue & Business Officer in resource allocation decisions and identifying pathways to growth through content & media rights acquisitions, strategic partnerships, M&A, and organic opportunities. This role will focus primarily on opportunities related to News content across SpinCo’s platforms including MS NOW, CNBC, and existing and new digital extensions of each brand. The position will require in-depth financial and strategic analysis, research, and support for building business recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy / business development
• Superior quantitative skills, including in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint High degree of professionalism and the ability to interact with senior management
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Humble, positive, team-first mentality with desire to learn / get better every day

Nice To Haves

• Solid interest and/or prior experience in media industry strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Detailed financial modeling in evaluation of growth initiatives, partnerships and M&A transactions focused on VERSANT's News business
• Prepare detailed presentations to convey analysis conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership
• Conduct research and evaluate market trends relevant to VERSANT's businesses
• Work in partnership with rest of team to ideate around new growth opportunities in the News space and present findings
• Support other projects as required by the CEO, Chief Revenue & Business Offer, or SVP of Strategy & Business Development

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level