Job Description
A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the industry’s-leading owner’s representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues. With more than 65 sports, entertainment, and public assembly projects and over 2,500 consulting engagements, CAA ICON has managed the development of many of the most successful venues around the world. Our experience spans 11 professional sports leagues and has totaled nearly $45 billion over the last 20 years in business. CAA ICON offers world-class service in the areas of feasibility and planning, project management, consulting, and beyond.
The Role
We are seeking an Analyst to join our Strategic Advisory Group. The Strategic Advisory division provides services in the following major areas: Venue Advisory, Valuation, and Transaction Due Diligence. We are looking for an Analyst with experience in quantitative data research/analysis, financial modeling, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Perform strategic analysis for sports and entertainment industry clients
• Assist with Market Feasibility analyses on stadium and arena development projects
• Build surveys, focus group presentations, and participate in corporate interviews
• Build professional reports to present to clients
• Quantitative data collection and analysis, management/operations reviews, and benchmarking
• Research studies within the sports industry
• Assist with other Strategic Advisory team members in business development
• Quality control of client reports, ensuring accuracy
• Additional consulting services as needed

Knowledge & Impact

• Developing professional concepts and company standards
• Resolves a variety of issues, including routine issues, by applying appropriate policies and procedures

Scope & Complexity

• Works on problems of moderate scope complexity that require discretion in terms of data sets, conclusions, and exhibits appropriate for Client deliverables
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices
• Provides data/situational analysis and reviews a variety of factors primarily related to commonly-used data sets and methodologies

Supervision

• Requires limited instruction and supervision on day-to-day work
• Receives general instruction on new assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Sports Management, or related experience
• 2+ years of experience in cash flow modeling, finance, market research, valuation, and preparation of reports & presentations, or an advanced degree with equivalent work experience
• Experience in one or more of the following industries strongly preferred: Sports, Consulting, Real Estate, Banking, Legal, or Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Must be proficient with the following in MS Excel: complex functions/formulas, various formatting techniques, database sorting/filtering, and overall skill when assembling, analyzing, and communicating data
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Multi-tasking and the ability to problem-solve and master new concepts
• Committed to an outstanding experience for our clients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize workload under time constraints and work efficiently as a supportive teammate
• Detail-oriented approach with a positive “can-do” demeanor
• Strong work ethic

Location
This role is based out of Denver, CO.
Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $75,000 - $85,000. 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.
Benefits

At CAA ICON, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation / Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Paid Parental Leave and Other Paid Leaves of Absence
• Adoption Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• Mental Health Resources
• Employee Assistance Plan

The anticipated closing date is on or around 10/31/2025.
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 absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.
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.

• Perform strategic analysis for sports and entertainment industry clients
• Assist with Market Feasibility analyses on stadium and arena development projects
• Build surveys, focus group presentations, and participate in corporate interviews
• Build professional reports to present to clients
• Quantitative data collection and analysis, management/operations reviews, and benchmarking
• Research studies within the sports industry
• Assist with other Strategic Advisory team members in business development
• Quality control of client reports, ensuring accuracy
• Additional consulting services as neede