Director, Sports Business Group, Advisory Corporate Finance

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The Sports Business Group is a market-leading team of specialist advisors working exclusively on sports assignments, providing clients with specialist sports industry knowledge and insight that enables change, resolves significant challenges, enhances value, and fuels opportunities for growth.

There are four Market Offerings within the Sports Business Group:

Sports M&A Advisory: We support major global sports transactions, facilitating client investment through M&A to create future value for private and institutional investors.

Sports Advisory: We create strategies and reporting mechanisms to support the growth and sustainability of elite sporting organisations in a responsible manner.

Transformation Advisory: We advise organisations on future-proofing the sports business, charting new opportunities and driving innovation from ideation to delivery.

Economic Growth & Development: We build a vision for economic development and growth through sport, advising sovereign wealth funds, national and local governments around the world on the impact of sport as a driver of growth

Given the strength of the M&A market in sport and the diversification and growth of the opportunity, Sports Business Group has a vacancy for an Advisory Corporate Finance Director.

With a rich track record of advising sports businesses on a global basis and a growing presence in the M&A space, the business is now looking to further develop its capability to building lead advisory capabilities, advising investors, sports organisations, governing bodies, leagues, clubs and increasingly a broad number of businesses that operate in the sports ecosystem.

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For the role:

• A background in the sports sector is essential to capitalise on the market opportunity with the ability to evidence a growing depth of industry specific network amongst investors, sports organisations, governing bodies, leagues and clubs essential
• Ability to demonstrate an existing global network of sports business industry specialists
• The longer-term focus will be to help the Sports Business Group expand its market presence beyond where it is today, building an Advisory Corporate Finance business that can target a broader client base, notably from the near-market (i.e. those business that service sports rights holders)
• Successful candidates are likely to possess the following qualities:An extended track record of leading the day to day management of executing Sports lead advisory projectsExperience of leading high profile, fast moving Advisory Corporate Finance engagementsExtensive experience of originating, growing and developing a Sports Business Group (target of £1m - £1.5m in origination)Managing a variety of stakeholders with varied objectives;A highly collaborative approachDeveloping the team and supporting them on various initiatives across client engagements and business development
• Location will not be a relevant factor in determining the successful candidates but the successful candidate will need to be prepared to work from multiple UK locations and likely, at times, travel globally
• Our Sports Business Group prides itself on its working culture and it will be essential for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate personal alignment with the Group's working charter
• A collaborative approach will be essential and a close working relationship need to be developed with existing members of the Group, particularly those who are currently market facing
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to develop an understanding of the sports business market will be required

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In addition to the above, the successful Director candidate will also possess the following skills:

• Commercial risk awareness, particularly regarding regulated activities
• Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance and business ethics
• Strong risk-based approach to engagements
• Ability to find and contact potential clients, with ability to build (or utilize existing) extensive network of potential clients and referral sources
• Entrepreneurial / desire to succeed
• Initiative – must be a self-starter, able to work independently with drive and motivation
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present clearly in presentation or pitches including senior level stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, with excellent organisational skills
• A commitment to delivering an exceptional service to clients, with ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships

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Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in UK Wide with hybrid working. Our hybrid model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. As well as remote working, you'll attend your local office, virtual collaboration spaces and client sites, depending on the requirements of the role.

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.

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Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

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