Business Analyst

CAA Portas is recruiting a small number of Business Analysts to join its team in Riyadh, working on consulting engagements across the sports ecosystem. The role sits within a global management consultancy that partners with governments, federations, Olympic committees, leagues, clubs, venue owners, rights holders, and investors. The Riyadh office leads work in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East, including national sport strategy, mass-participation policy, and major-event delivery.

• 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 studies, 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
• 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 skills are beneficial

• Based in the Riyadh office, which leads CAA Portas' work in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East

• 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
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

CAA Portas is a premier global management consultancy and a division of Creative Artists Agency that helps clients unlock growth, improve performance, and drive long-term value across the sports ecosystem. It works with governments, federations, Olympic committees, leagues, clubs, venue owners, rights holders, and investors, having delivered projects across 45+ sports in more than 40 countries.