Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview:

OVG’s Business Development Team is responsible for all capital inflows and outflows of OVG. Detailed examples of responsibilities of the BD team include sourcing and execution of new real estate projects and M&A opportunities, in addition to strategic guidance and portfolio optimization initiatives across OVG’s portfolio of assets. The BD Team is comprised of ex-investment bankers and lawyers that have worked within the field of live entertainment. This job posting is for both an entry-level analyst graduating from college and candidates with 1-2 years of experience out of college.

• Use Microsoft Excel to build financial models which can be used to evaluate new projects, potential M&A’s, and other strategy assignments and provide recommendations to senior management based on prepared analysis’
• Create investment and strategic materials using Microsoft Powerpoint to be shared with key project stakeholders including investors, rating agencies and Lenders
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on strategic assignments
• Respond to diligence requests from external third parties as part of the financing process for new and existing projects

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Proven track record in university studies required
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel including ability to use VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, INDEX, MATCH and nested IF statements
• Solid understanding of the three financial statements, debt structures, time value of money and bond math
• Ability to build a pro-forma model and analyze businesses based on key performance indicators and financial metrics
• Excellent PowerPoint skills and ability to present information in a clear and concise way while also being visually appealing  
• Strong writing skills including the ability to craft short form and long form documents including memos, presentations and CIMs
• Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong desire to win
• Developing increasingly sound judgement
• Thorough understanding of accounting and finance
• Commitment to satisfying internal and external customer

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.