Business Analyst

CAA Portas is recruiting a small number of Business Analysts to join its team in Riyadh. A full onboarding programme will be provided, with the opportunity to develop core consulting skills and a deep understanding of the sports sector. The role supports consulting delivery across market research, financial and commercial modelling, client reports and presentations, stakeholder engagement and project planning.

• Conduct market research, benchmarking and data analysis across venues, events, leagues and federations, and synthesise findings into clear insights.
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial and commercial models, such as venue feasibility, revenue forecasts and business cases.
• Draft sections of client reports and presentations in PowerPoint to a high standard.
• Contribute to team problem-solving and the development of recommendations.
• Help prepare and run stakeholder interviews, workshops and client meetings.
• Build productive day-to-day relationships with client team members.
• Support project planning and workstream management.
• Support business development through proposals, credentials and market scans, and contribute to internal firm-building initiatives.

• Excellent academic record.
• Highly numerate with strong quantitative and conceptual problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated clear passion for sports and physical activity.
• Proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Highly proficient in English.
• Genuine interest in sport demonstrated through study, work, playing, coaching or volunteering.
• Prepared to work on a global basis.

• Previous consulting experience is highly beneficial.
• Arabic language proficiency is beneficial.

• Structured onboarding and ongoing training.
• Exposure to international mandates across APAC, Europe, North America and the GCC.
• Access to the broader CAA network and resources.
• A clear, defined progression path.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

CAA Portas is the management consulting firm within CAA Sports dedicated to transforming the world through sport, combining top-tier consulting with deep sport expertise and a data-led, creative and collaborative approach. CAA is a leading entertainment and sports agency with global expertise across filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management, consumer product licensing, executive search, and philanthropy.