Associate, Strategic Development (Consumer Investing)

TL;DR

Associate, Strategic Development (Consumer Investing): Executing investment opportunities and conducting due diligence for clients within the consumer brand ecosystem with an accent on financial modeling and valuation. Focus on building bottoms-up financial statements, performing sector analyses, and sourcing strategic investment opportunities.

Location: Onsite in Los Angeles, California

Salary: $115,000 – $135,000

Company

Leading entertainment and sports agency with global expertise across filmed and live entertainment, digital media, and consumer investing.

What you will do

• Conduct due diligence and execute investment opportunities.
• Build comprehensive financial models, including bottoms-up financial statements and valuation analyses.
• Create and present investment, strategy, and deal memos for executive leadership.
• Perform sector analyses, including market sizing, competitive landscape, and trend tracking.
• Identify and source opportunities within the consumer brand ecosystem.

Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Direct experience in consumer brands, consumer retail, and/or CPG.
• Strong financial modeling skills for highly quantitative analyses.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related discipline preferred.
• Must be based in Los Angeles, California.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative culture focused on exceptional client service and innovation.
• Eligible for benefits and discretionary bonuses.
• Highly visible position reporting directly to the Head of Consumer Investing.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of pop culture, entertainment, and sports.