Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy

LEARFIELD•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Learfield is the market leader in college sports and is entering a new phase of growth following its acquisition by TPG. The Corporate Strategy team partners with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to advance enterprise priorities, including strengthening core businesses, pursuing new initiatives, and evaluating strategic investments. The Senior Associate works across high-priority initiatives such as enterprise growth opportunities, operating division strategy, market and competitive analysis, and the evaluation of partnerships, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. The role regularly works with the Chief Strategy Officer and operating division presidents and provides exposure to areas of the media and sports ecosystem including multimedia rights, ticketing, licensing and consumer retail, and digital. The position reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, and is based at Learfield headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or a related strategy, finance, or analytical role.
Strong foundation in strategic analysis and corporate finance, with the ability to evaluate businesses, markets, and investment opportunities from quantitative and qualitative perspectives.
Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity and develop structured, actionable recommendations.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment across functions and organizational levels.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials and presenting insights to senior leaders.
Self-starter with a collaborative mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
High standards for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail, with a commitment to polished work product.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead and support strategic growth initiatives from opportunity identification and problem definition through recommendation and execution planning.
Develop data-driven analyses, including market sizing, competitive assessments, financial models, business cases, and strategic evaluations.
Assess organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including partnerships, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, and support due diligence efforts.
Partner with leaders across operating divisions and corporate functions to align stakeholders, structure workstreams, and drive execution of complex cross-functional initiatives.
Prepare presentations and strategic recommendations for senior executives and the Board of Directors.
Translate complex business challenges and analyses into actionable insights and practical solutions.
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.