Director, Strategy & Deals Advisory

United Talent Agency
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward strategy consulting professionals comfortable with leading workstreams and delivering corporate transformation engagements, with a preference for candidates experienced in media, entertainment, or technology domains.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of strategy consulting or deals advisory experience and a track record of leading junior teams
    — “Experience leading workstreams and/or junior consultants”
  • Individuals with strong analytical and financial modeling skills who can synthesize insights into clear narratives
    — “develop robust quantitative and financial analyses, and synthesize insights into compelling PowerPoint narratives”
  • Professionals with a demonstrated interest in media, entertainment, or technology and a client-facing mindset
    — “demonstrated interest in these sectors is essential”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a high level of client engagement and executive communication, which may demand strong interpersonal skills and confidence.
    — “Engage directly with client counterparts, contribute to executive presentations and workshops”
  • Candidates should be prepared to manage multiple project workstreams simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
    — “manage substantial project workstreams ... and meeting deadlines”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations for executives.
    — “translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations”
  • Highlight your ability to develop business cases and strategic options for high-impact engagements.
    — “develop business cases, perform financial and operating analyses, and evaluate strategic options”
  • Showcase leadership of junior consultants and project execution in fast-paced environments.
    — “manage and coach junior team members, coordinating research, modeling, client interviews”
  • Demonstrate your experience in M&A and transaction advisory with specific examples of value creation planning.
    — “execute buy-side and sell-side commercial diligence, synergy assessments, value creation planning”
  • Tailor your resume to reflect exposure to media, entertainment, or technology sectors, even if it's not your core background.
    — “Exposure to media, entertainment, technology, advertising, marketing, sports, or private equity is highly desirable”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • successful project delivery
  • client satisfaction
  • team development
Typical background
strategy consultingcorporate strategyM&A advisory

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategy ConsultingProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisFinancial Modeling

Preferred

M&A AdvisoryCorporate StrategyTechnology Consulting

Stack & domain

Problem-solvingAnalytical SkillsProject ExecutionCommunicationMediaEntertainmentTechnologySportsAdvertisingMarketing

About the role

Original posting from United Talent Agency via Ashby

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.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

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
  • Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
  • Competitive programs to support your well-being
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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

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Source: United Talent Agency careers (Ashby)

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