Director, M&A

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

Position Overview

CAA is seeking an M&A Director to join its Corporate Strategy and Business Development team, based in LA. The candidate will report to the Head of M&A and Strategy, joining a small group of professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, consulting, investment banking and private equity who serve as in-house advisors to CAA’s executive leadership. The candidate will have the chance to work alongside various departments within the organization, including division heads and senior agents, gaining exposure to a wide-array of projects across different sectors of the media industry. Specific activities include sourcing, evaluating and negotiating M&A opportunities. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in other corporate-related initiatives on behalf of CAA (e.g., cap table management, liquidity program execution, free cash flow forecasting, etc.).

Objectives

• Source, diligence and execute M&A transactions and support integration post-transaction

• Define and analyze critical new business development opportunities for the Company, working directly with C-suite executives and senior agents

• Conduct sector analyses, including market sizing, competitor landscape and trends

• Create business plans for new corporate ventures

• Assess and analyze critical media and entertainment trends worldwide

• Author and present well-structured, insightful, executive-ready presentations to summarize key findings and recommendations

• Drive corporate-related initiatives on behalf of CAA (e.g., cap table management, liquidity program execution, free cash flow forecasting, etc.)

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8+ years of work experience in private equity, investment banking, or similar roles (preferably with direct experience in the media, entertainment, or sports sectors)

• Strong financial modeling skills for highly quantitative analyses

• Independent thinker with a point of view on the risks and rewards of new investment opportunities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Top-notch work ethic and attention to detail

• Ability to manage a deal team and meet deadlines with a high level of responsibility and autonomy

Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles office.

Compensation The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $210,000 - $251,000. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.