Data Analyst (Royalties)

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BMG is seeking a Data Analyst (Royalties) to assist with a key strategic project in the Music Royalties team. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of royalty-related data and requires skills in data management and attention to detail. With attractive benefits and a commitment to diversity, it's a great opportunity for those passionate about music and data processes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus extra days

Flexible working opportunities

Subsidised gym membership

Private Health Insurance

6 months fully paid parental leave

Annual gig allowance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data management or data cleansing, preferably in the music industry.
• Understanding of music publishing and recording contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop data migration strategy and validate royalty data.
• Correct discrepancies in royalty data between systems.
• Prepare reports for the Project Manager on progress.

Skills

Data management

Data cleansing

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Python

Royalty software

Job description

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As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless ofage, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’

Data Analyst (Royalties)- Royalties / Finance Project (12m FTC)

Join our Music Royalties team to assist with the delivery of a key strategic project. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency and completeness of royalty-related data across multiple platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about data management in the music industry who are ready to contribute to the evolution of our royalties processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Migration Strategy: Work with other members of the project team to develop the strategy and approach to the data cleaning of historic royalty data held in core systems.
• Data Validation and Cleansing: Review and validate royalty data with core BMG royalty system ensuring all information is accurate, consistent, and free of errors. This includes checking royalty earnings, artist details, and contract information.
• Data Correction: Identify and resolve discrepancies in royalty data between systems. Collaborate with internal teams specifically Finance to address issues as needed.
• Data Migration and Integration: Assist in the migration of royalty data between systems, ensuring proper data formatting and alignment with other platforms and databases in line with project strategy.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports for the Project Manager to update on progress of data cleansing and migration. Maintain detailed records of data-cleansing activities for auditing and reference purposes.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the local royalty, Finance and Technology teams to ensure data is properly integrated and royalty calculations are accurate.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline data cleansing processes, enhance data accuracy, and reduce errors in royalty distribution.
• Additional: Take part in E2E testing of key systems post migration to ensure accuracy and assist in any reconciliation activity.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in data management or data cleansing, preferably in the music industry or entertainment sector.
• Proven experience with music royalty systems, rights management, and metadata management ideally in the music industry.
• Understanding of music publishing and / or recording contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation) is required.
• Experience with database management tools or royalty software is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or data processing tools (., Python, R) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to spot discrepancies, ensure data consistency, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities
• Subsidised gym membership
• Private Health Insurance
• All parents, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, will receive 6 months of fully paid parental leave
• Annual gig allowance
• Artist showcases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Give As You Earn Scheme
• A fun and sociable office environment

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Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates. If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at