Senior Analyst, Insights

Role Description

Elevate is looking for a Senior Analyst - College to join our fast-growing Insights team. The Insights team is the throughline across all Elevate's verticals, charged with delivering data-backed strategic roadmaps that answer our clients' biggest questions.

As a Senior Analyst - College, you will be an integral member of our collegiate consulting teams — bringing structured problem-solving, analytical rigor, and a bias toward collaboration to high-impact business challenges in an ever-evolving landscape. Day-to-day, you will:

• Break down complex problems, conduct primary and secondary research, build financial models, develop polished presentations, and translate data into compelling stories that move clients to action.

This role spans a range of Elevate service lines, including hospitality strategy, partnership sales and valuation, and brand representation. This role is preferably based in one of Elevate's offices (Charlotte, New York, Santa Clara, or Nashville), but remote candidates will also be considered. This role requires the ability to travel, with flexibility for evening and weekend engagements as needed.

What You'll Do

• Analysis & Problem-Solving
  • Break down complex problems using hypothesis-led thinking and rigorous analysis to generate insights that shape strategic decisions.
  • Analyze high-volume data sets to identify trends, quantify impact, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Build and maintain financial models to inform pricing strategy, revenue forecasting, and business opportunity assessment.
  • Leverage data, digital platforms, and emerging capabilities — including generative AI — to support analysis and accelerate decision-making.
• Research & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Conduct primary research including survey design, execution, and results reporting.
  • Facilitate client and stakeholder interviews, including content development, scheduling, and execution.
  • Perform secondary research on teams, venues, competitors, market trends, and industry dynamics.
• Storytelling & Deliverables
  • Translate data into compelling narratives through polished slide decks and high-quality data visualizations.
  • Develop and present clear, actionable recommendations to internal teams and external client partners.
  • Own defined workstreams — such as market sizing, benchmarking, scenario planning, or research — and deliver finished work products on time and at a high standard.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or an equivalent analytical role at a leading organization.
• Sports or entertainment industry experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Strong financial modeling skills, with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to structure ambiguity and develop frameworks that guide project approach, timelines, and decision-making.
• Exceptional research skills with the ability to translate data insights into stories that move clients to action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and deck-building experience.
• Proficiency across MS Office and Google Drive suites.
• Excels at collaborating with cross-functional internal stakeholders.
• AI-curious: a genuine interest in exploring how emerging AI tools can enhance analytical work and client delivery.

Attributes

• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Results-driven with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage concurrent projects under deadline pressure.
• Collaborative and adaptable — willing to take on varied responsibilities depending on the needs of each engagement.

Position Details

• Full Time, Exempt - Anticipated Salary $75,000 - $80,000 + Bonus.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more.
• 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Unlimited PTO, 14 Paid Holidays + Paid Parental Leave.