AnalystManager, Deal Structuring & Valuation, Deals Office

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM) - the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG) - we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.

A little bit about our team:

The deals office drives the evaluation and structure of all recorded music and music publishing deals to enable long-term growth. We partner with closely with global business leaders to assess opportunities that balance creativity with commercial value strengthening our market position and shareholder value

Your role:

You will be a part of a dynamic global team to analyse songwriter/producer/artist signings and acquisitions. You will partner closely with multiple teams such as legal A&R and admin to ensure we have a 360 view of the deal to accurately capture the financial impact of potential signings and use that information to inform the multi-million dollar deal making process.

Here youll get to:

• Assist in building comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses (e.g. DCF IRR payback period) for potential deals.

• Support the structuring of deal terms and economic frameworks in collaboration with business legal and creative teams.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform deal assumptions and valuation benchmarks.

• Prepare detailed presentations and reports for deal committee reviews summarizing financial projections and key deal terms.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of consistent modeling approaches and templates.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for deal analysis.

• Participate in post-deal reviews to understand actual performance versus initial deal thesis and identify areas for improvement in future deal structuring.

• Stay informed on relevant industry trends emerging business models and deal-making best practices.

About you:

• Multiple years of experience in finance investment banking corporate development or a related analytical role preferably within the music entertainment or media industries.

• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling valuation techniques and data analysis including discounted cash flow concepts and principles

• Strong understanding of P&L balance sheet and cash flow statements.

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment

• Experience or interest in data analytics and automation would be advantageous

About Us:

Before the fans and fame the soundtracks and syncs there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners collaborators and crusaders. Songwriters shape culture; and here at Warner Chappell Music we help hone their craft build their careers and protect their legacies. We value curiosity collaboration and commitment which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters. We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.

As part of the larger Warner Music Group were a global collective of music makers and music lovers tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Curiosity: We do our best work when were immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation and innovation is the key to our future.

• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea like a great song travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists songwriters partners and fans.

• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown and were committed to keeping the faith acting with integrity and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists musicians and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values appreciates and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

As the home to 10K Projects Asylum Atlantic Music Group East West FFRR Fueled by Ramen Nonesuch Parlophone Rhino Roadrunner Sire Warner Records Warner Classics and several other of the worlds premier recording labels Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company Warner Chappell Music represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA which supports the independent community as well as artist services division addition WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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