Associate, Corporate Development
Milwaukee Bucks
We are looking for a Financial Analyst with 2–4 years of experience in investment banking or management consulting who is eager to transition into an operating role within sports and entertainment.
This role will partner closely with senior leadership and play a central role in financial planning, strategic analysis, and Board reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical modeling skills with executive-level communication ability and thrives in a high-visibility environment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
Analyze financial performance metrics and clearly explain key drivers of variance
Support the annual budgeting process across multiple companies and departments
Develop scenario analyses to inform decision-making
Strategic & Investment Analysis
Evaluate new business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, pricing strategies, capital projects)
Develop detailed business cases and return-on-investment analyses
Support corporate development and strategic growth initiatives
Participate in and provide resources for ad-hoc projects to evaluate ownership opportunities outside of the Milwaukee Bucks current portfolio
Board & Executive Reporting
Lead preparation of Board reporting materials in partnership with senior leadership
Track and aggregate key financial and operational metrics across the organization
Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, executive-level insights
Develop well-structured, visually compelling PowerPoint presentations for Board and ownership meetings
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all Board-facing materials
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Business Analytics, Ticketing, Partnerships, Accounting, Arena Operations and Real Estate management.
Provide financial insights to support pricing, revenue optimization, and cost management
Support special projects tied to growth initiatives and operational efficiency
Special projects as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
- BS degree or equivalent along with 2-4 years experience in consulting or investment banking, or equivalent
- Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel and Power Point skills
- Ability to manage relationships with key constituents as appropriate
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
- 8 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
- Unlimited PTO
- Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
- Employee Resource Groups
- Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
- Qualified Parking and Phone Allowance
All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.
The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.