Business Analyst

CAA Portas is seeking a small number of Business Analysts to join its team. The role offers a full onboarding programme and the opportunity to develop core consulting skills and a deep understanding of the sports sector. Business Analysts will support advisory work for sports leaders across the world on complex and urgent challenges and opportunities.

• Conduct market research, benchmarking and data analysis across venues, events, leagues and federations, and synthesise the 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, including proposals, credentials and market scans, and 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.
• A 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 to set you up for success.
• 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 leading management consulting firm dedicated to transforming the world through sport.