Director, Strategy and Deals Advisory

UTA seeks a high-performing strategy consulting professional to join UTA Advisory and support senior leadership on complex, high-impact engagements for leading companies and investors across media, entertainment, technology, sports, advertising, and marketing. The role spans corporate and growth strategy, business transformation, and M&A / transaction advisory.

The ideal candidate combines rigorous problem-solving and analytical skills with strong project execution, executive communication, and client-facing judgment. This individual will be a versatile, hands-on consultant who partners closely with Engagement Managers and Executive Sponsors, leads substantial workstreams, develops junior talent, and delivers actionable recommendations across strategy and deals engagements.

What You Will Do
• Manage substantial project workstreams from problem definition and hypothesis development through analysis, synthesis, recommendations, and client-ready deliverables.
• Conduct market and competitive assessments, size opportunities, develop business cases, perform financial and operating analyses, and evaluate strategic options.
• Partner with Engagement Managers to deliver corporate transformation engagements spanning commercial strategy, go-to-market strategy, operating models, organizational design, performance improvement, and implementation roadmaps.
• Execute buy-side and sell-side commercial diligence, market studies, synergy assessments, value creation planning, and related transaction analyses.
• Manage and coach junior team members, coordinating research, modeling, client interviews, and deliverable production while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Engage directly with client counterparts, contribute to executive presentations and workshops, and translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.

What You Will Need
• 5 years of total professional experience in top-tier strategy consulting, transaction or deals advisory, or corporate strategy; comparable high-caliber experience will also be considered.
• An MBA is strongly preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional relevant experience and demonstrated performance.
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop robust quantitative and financial analyses, and synthesize insights into compelling PowerPoint narratives.
• Experience leading workstreams and/or junior consultants, with confidence engaging senior client stakeholders and working in lean, fast-paced teams.
• Exposure to media, entertainment, technology, advertising, marketing, sports, or private equity is highly desirable; demonstrated interest in these sectors is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a collaborative working style.

What You Will Get
• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.