Senior Manager, Sports Business Group, M&A

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Connect to your Industry

In sport, each move counts. The Deloitte Sports Business Group powers clients at every step. Fueling bold moves that protect and propel the value of sport. Equipping our clients with M&A and Advisory knowledge gained while working at the heart of the industry for more than 30 years, across over 40 markets and 40 sports. Delivering expertise spanning Sports M&A, Governance, Regulation, Insights, Fan Engagement, Media Rights, and more so that our clients can build lasting legacies - from grassroots to the global stage.

We're not just trusted advisors; we're experts in the intricacies of sports business, strengthened by the global reach and knowledge of Deloitte.

Together, we're committed to helping our clients build a brighter future in sport.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. 

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

Driven by the exceptional growth of our Sports Business Group, we are currently looking to expand our team by recruiting a self-directed, highly motivated new colleague to join our dedicated Sports M&A practice.

As a Senior Manager within the Sports M&A team, you will play an integral role in delivering trusted advice to our clients. Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing sports expertise and keeping abreast of key market developments and trends
• Working with senior colleagues and clients on a range of sell-side and buy-side transactions across the sports ecosystem, including rightsholders, governing bodies and sports-adjacent assets
• Trusted advisor to shareholders, corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle
• Supporting senior team members in identifying M&A opportunities in sports, including the creation of market updates for clients that cover the key issues and market developments impacting strategic decision making
• Defining and preparing detailed valuation analysis, including discounted cash flow analysis, trading comparables, transaction comparables and leveraged buyout analyses
• Preparation of company marketing documents (e.g. teasers, information memoranda, management presentations) through efficient and effective workshops with client management
• Leading day-to-day transaction-related activity, which includes managing the transaction process, valuation analysis and taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications
• Contribution to marketing and business development opportunities including pitching for mandates and attendance at public events
• Collaborating with non-M&A colleagues to provide corporate finance expertise on wider advisory and M&A strategy projects within the sports industry
• Provide supervision and mentorship to graduates and executives, working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive culture where people are recognised for their contribution

Connect to your skills and professional experience

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• CFA or ACA qualification (or equivalent)
• Prior work experience:
  • in a lead advisory or investment banking front office role; or
  • in a relevant role at a top-tier professional services firm or corporate finance boutique
• A demonstratable track record of delivery and strong understanding of the end-to-end M&A process, including the nuances of different transaction structures (minority investments, leveraged buyouts)
• Financial modelling skills, including discounted cash flow analysis and leveraged buy-out modelling
• Highly driven, self-starter with the ability to work independently on key M&A transaction workstreams
• Excellent numeracy skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to absorb and analyse large amounts of data
• Client focus, with ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and effective under pressure, with an ability to prioritise requests and multitask to work to deadlines
• Ability to create and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders in the sports industry, including investors, lawyers, owners and executives

Desirable qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience working within, or exposure to, the sports sector

Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory

In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference. 

Mergers and Acquisitions

We challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further details as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“The Sports M&A Advisory and Transaction Support team advises investors on some of the most high-profile transactions in the world of sport. The role marries my passion for sport and investment, providing the platform for me to develop my skills as an M&A practitioner, alongside a team of industry experts in a supportive environment.”  - Theo, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Manchester with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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