About the Role
At Warner Music Group, the Deals Office evaluates and structures recorded music and music publishing deals to enable long‑term growth. As part of a dynamic global team, you will analyze songwriter, producer and artist signings and acquisitions, partnering with legal, A&R, and admin to build a 360 view of each deal and capture its financial impact.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law.
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