Director, Strategy & Deals Advisory

About the role

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