Business Analyst

Portas Consulting Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports management consultancy in London is seeking a Business Analyst. You will conduct thorough research, develop client deliverables, and support problem-solving efforts. Ideal candidates are passionate about sports, numerate, and possess strong leadership qualities. A competitive compensation package includes health insurance and a gym subsidy.

Benefits

Health insurance

Gym subsidy

Comprehensive training programs

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a clear passion for sports and physical activity.
• Self-directed, proactive, and entrepreneurial.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel.
• Previous experience in consulting and or sports business highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis across a range of topics.
• Develop client deliverables including presentations, reports and briefing documents.
• Contribute to team problem-solving and help develop recommendations.
• Help prepare and conduct interviews, workshops and meetings.
• Build productive day-to-day relationships with client team members.
• Support team planning and process management.
• Support business development and internal firm-building activities.

Skills

Quantitative problem-solving

Conceptual problem-solving

Passion for sports

Leadership skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in additional languages (Arabic, Spanish, French, German)

Education

Excellent academic record

Job description

Business Analyst- Sports Management Consultancy

Job Description

CAA Portas is the leading management consulting firm dedicated to transforming the world through sport.

We offer a unique mix of top tier consulting with deep sport expertise, delivered in true partnership with our clients. We combine market intelligence and thought leadership with a rigorous, data-led, creative and collaborative approach tailored to the needs of the sports sector. We provide advisory services and solutions across the sporting landscape from strategy and planning, business support, through to implementation.

At CAA Portas we help sports leaders across the world on their most important, complex and urgent challenges and opportunities to achieve more for their organisations. We

• Deliver significant and sustainable business performance

• Transform organisations and develop future sport leaders

• Drive increased and more effective funding into sport

• Achieve lasting positive change in society

The Agency

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in film, television, music, theatre, sports, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand marketing and licensing, executive search, games, and philanthropy, among other areas.

Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies , innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

CAA, founded in 1975, is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com

Overview

As our London team continues to grow, we’re seeking Business Analysts who are intellectually curious and passionate about sport. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering client engagements, working closely with senior team members to produce high-quality analysis, insights, and recommendations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, results-driven environment and is excited to transform the world through sport.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis across a range of topics
• Develop client deliverables including presentations, reports and briefing documents
• Contribute to team problem-solving and help develop recommendations
• Help prepare and conduct interviews, workshops and meetings
• Build productive day-to-day relationships with client team members
• Support team planning and process management
• Support Portas business development and internal firm-building activities

Requirements:

• Excellent academic record
• Highly numerate, with strong quantitative and conceptual problem-solving ability
• Demonstrate a clear passion for sports and physical activity
• Self-directed, proactive and entrepreneurial
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Highly proficient in English is essential and Arabic, Spanish, French and German is an advantage
• Willingness and flexibility to travel
• Previous experience in consulting and or sports business highly beneficial

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to monetary compensation, we provide health insurance, gym subsidy, balanced work vs personal life, comprehensive training programs and regular team socials.

Screening interviews are expected to take place in December 2025, followed by case study assessment days in January 2026 and final interviews in February 2026. Please ensure you prepare in advance for your interviews and review our FAQ for more details. Due to the high volume of applications, we aim to respond within 4 weeks.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Business Analyst- Sports Management Consultancy