ManagerSenior Manager, Liberty Growth Content
Job Summary
Were looking for a Manager/Senior Manager Liberty Growth Content to join us in Chelsea London.
A key role in Liberty Globals Growth team the Manager/Senior Manager Liberty Growth Content will support the sourcing evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities in the media vertical alongside the active management of Liberty Globals existing media portfolio.
The role holder will play a meaningful part in shaping and delivering the Liberty Growth Content strategy contributing to investment decisionmaking for acquisitions minority investments partnerships and joint ventures across the media landscape. The role will have a particular focus on sports live events and premium content working closely with senior stakeholders portfolio company leadership teams and external advisors.
This role offers exposure across the full investment lifecycle combining analytical depth with commercial judgement and increasing ownership over transactions and portfolio activity.
What will you be doing
Investment Evaluation & Execution
Participate in the evaluation of new investment opportunities across the media ecosystem supporting strategic assessment valuation and investment thesis development.
Coordinate and support all elements of commercial financial and operational due diligence working closely with internal functions and external advisors.
Build and deliver complex financial models scenario analyses and sensitivity work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Support transaction execution including deal structuring documentation review and negotiation support.
Governance Materials & Stakeholder Support
Lead the preparation of highquality briefing materials investment papers and presentations for Liberty Globals Board CEO and internal investment committees.
Ensure analysis and recommendations are clear concise and aligned to Liberty Globals strategic and governance standards.
Support senior team members in managing internal decisionmaking processes and approvals.
Market Intelligence & Origination Support
Engage with advisers industry participants and market contacts to gather market intelligence competitor insight and sector trends.
Research priority subsectors (with emphasis on sports live events and adjacent verticals) to identify emerging themes and investment opportunities.
Begin to develop a relevant industry network to support future opportunity sourcing and proprietary deal flow.
Portfolio Management & Value Creation
Support the ongoing management of Liberty Globals content investment portfolio including performance tracking strategic reviews and evaluation of alternatives.
Assist in assessing followon investments exits partnerships and capital structure decisions.
Work with portfolio company management teams on strategic initiatives where appropriate supporting value creation and growth.
Collaboration & Project Management
Help coordinate internal resources across Finance Strategy Legal Tax and other functions for each transaction or portfolio initiative.
Liaise with external advisors including investment banks legal counsel accountants and consultants ensuring deliverables are high quality and on time.
Manage multiple workstreams concurrently balancing priorities across live transactions portfolio activity and strategic projects.
General
Act as a champion for new business ideas and external opportunities that enhance Liberty Globals exposure to highgrowth content businesses.
Undertake other duties as reasonably requested in support of the Growth and Content agenda.
We tend to look for people with:
Knowledge & Experience
Experience in investment banking consulting corporate development or private equity.
Background in M&A accounting strategy or mediafocused corporate roles.
Robust analytical capability with sound commercial judgement.
Demonstrated financial modelling expertise including valuation and scenario analysis.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing seniorlevel materials.
Strong work ethic and selfstarter mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced environment.
Proven ability to prioritise competing projects and meet tight deadlines.
Comfortable working across multiple geographies cultures and stakeholders.
Desirable
Direct experience in the media content sports or live events sectors.
Exposure to portfolio management postdeal integration or active ownership models.
Experience working with Boards or investment committees.
Personal Attributes
Curious commercially minded and opportunityoriented.
Detailfocused with a strong sense of accountability.
Collaborative and relationshipdriven with the confidence to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
High integrity and sound professional judgement.
Whats in it for you
Competitive salary bonus
25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical critical illness cover and dental insurance
Matched pension contribution up to 10%
Access to our car benefit scheme
Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
The chance to join an innovative fast-paced and passionate team
Who we are:
Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrows Connections Today!
At Liberty Global we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband video and mobile communications we invest infibre and 5G networks providing over 85 millionfixed and mobileconnectionsthroughleading brandssuch as Virgin Media O2 VodafoneZiggo and Telenet.
OurVentures portfolio has strategic stakes inover 75 companies in content tech and infrastructure including ITV Formula E AtlasEdge and Egg. We prioritize diversity equity and sustainability using technology for good. If youre entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges join our high-performing team.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. Were eager to hear from you no matter your background.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
One of the world’s leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, with operations in six European countries.