Sr. Analyst, Strategy & Business Development

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

8h•$95,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Universal Studio Group (USG) Strategy and Business Development department is a highly visible function that works closely with USG senior management. The team is a key business partner to the Presidents of the Universal Television Studios, the Universal Television Entertainment senior leadership team, and broader Universal Entertainment executive leadership. The group works on a wide range of strategic initiatives including identifying and assessing key growth opportunities, operating efficiencies and investments on behalf of the television studio group. The USG Strategy and Business Development department seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Sr. Analyst, USG Strategy and Business Development. Specific projects will include market research, data analysis, financial modeling, and forming recommendations related to industry trends, internal business performance improvement, expansion opportunities, and M&A or strategic investments. The role will report to the VP of USG Strategy and Business Development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience (strategic planning, management consulting, investment banking or corporate development, ideally in the entertainment industry)
Excellent quantitative & analytical skills, including significant financial and data modeling experience
Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver high quality, executive level presentations
Proven project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Advanced Excel skills: Comfort with rigorous modeling, scenario analysis, and data manipulation
Advanced PowerPoint skills: Expertise crafting visually clear, logically structured, and persuasive presentations for executive audiences
Impeccable attention to detail, with a consistent focus on accuracy and quality

Nice To Haves

Solid sense of curiosity, and willingness to learn
Self-starter with ability to work collaboratively and independently
Highly motivated and disciplined with a strong sense of ownership, and the flexibility to work effectively both independently and in highly collaborative team environments
Proactive, self-aware team player with a growth mindset, high personal standards, and a clear commitment to continuous personal and professional development
Polished professional presence with comfort engaging across all levels of the organization, and the judgment to adapt communication style and approach as needed
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, always-on environment with frequently shifting priorities
Enthusiasm for TV and working in the TV business

Responsibilities

Formulate presentations for executive management on current USG business initiatives
Develop analyses and recommendations regarding the competitive landscape and manage associated models
Assist in building regular industry updates, competitor benchmarking, and other related presentations for USG senior leadership team
Generate ad-hoc analyses to answer critical and time-sensitive business questions and identify areas of strategic opportunity.
Prepare material for USG executive presentations (e.g., Long Range Plans, Operational Reviews, Executive Talking points, etc.) and building/executing strategic plans and analyses
Assist in preparing financial models related to TV show financing, business development, and assessment of M&A opportunities
Develop and execute strategic initiatives across the NBCUniversal portfolio, including evaluation of organic growth and M&A opportunities