Associate, Evolution Media Capital

This is a Full Time Job

Evolution Media Capital (EMC) is a highly focused media and entertainment advisory firm and investment bank and an affiliate of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Evolution Media Capital has advised on over $60 billion in transactions since 2008 focused on the sports, media, technology and entertainment sectors.

Our domain expertise and deep industry relationships have enabled us to build a strong track record of successful results for our clients, which include production companies, independent studios, video game developers, sports teams and leagues (and owners), as well as financial investors and high net worth individuals.

The Role

Evolution Media Capital is seeking an Associate to join Evolution Media Capital's advisory team in its New York, NY office. This division is primarily focused on providing traditional investment banking and strategic advisory services to maximize growth and expansion for its clients.

Our environment is collaborative, demanding, fast-paced and entrepreneurial. EMC encourages its people to take on increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with their abilities and team members will develop significant client access and deal experience earlier than at larger, more structured advisory firms.

A Senior Associate at Evolution Media Capital is an experienced professional able to serve as core team member on client engagements. Given the firm's lean structure, the Senior Associate will take an active role in supporting our deal teams while performing many tasks independently.

Primary Responsibilities

Work may include, but is not limited to:
• Preparation of presentation books, management presentations, board materials, and memorandums for clients, proposals, and live transactions
• Develop target lists for potential buyers, investors and strategic partners
• Conduct in-depth industry research and prepare analyses of relevant companies, industries, and transactions
• Detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables and transaction comparables
• Provide transaction support to senior bankers and assist in the development and management of client relationships
• Help manage day-to-day deal execution, interacting with senior deal team members, client management teams, transaction counterparties and other advisors
• Attend and participate in client meetings and contribute to building, maintaining and strengthening client relationships throughout the life of a transaction and beyond
• Initiating and developing new client relationships with sports, media, and entertainment industry personnel
• Be a hands-on and pro-active team member working in a lean, collaborative environment

Requirements

Experience and Education
• 3-5 years of professional work experience at a top tier investment bank or in a corporate strategy or business development role at a large media company
• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA and/or CFA a plus

Skills

• Strong analytical, quantitative, research and organizational skills
• Excellent technology skills with superior Excel and PowerPoint skills and ability to quickly learn new software applications
• Highly proficient in financial statement analysis and financial modeling and a thorough understanding of valuation techniques
• Composure and confidence to work on several projects simultaneously and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• High degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a boutique/smaller sized firm, where you will be wearing many different hats and have a lot of exposure both internally and externally
• Resourceful self-starter with outstanding work ethic and able to work autonomously and as team player
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to manage junior staff

Other
• Local (or willing to relocate) to the New York, NY area
• Ability to travel to U.S. and international client base on an as-needed basis
• Series 79 & 63 licenses required (or willingness to pass the exams very shortly after starting)