Manager, Royalties

Kobalt Music; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music services company in London is seeking a meticulous Royalties Manager to ensure accurate delivery of global publishing statements. This role involves process optimization, team leadership, and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and proficiency in Excel. Join the team to support artists and rights holders while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising, motivating, and developing team members.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to refine existing processes and develop new solutions.
• Implement and document process changes to resolve complex royalty issues.
• Generate and manage regular reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven leadership experience

Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

SQL or other programming languages

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic and growing Outbound Royalties team in London! This is an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and proactive Royalties Manager to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of global publishing statements to our valued clients.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, you will lead initiatives to refine existing processes, develop new solutions, and optimise the resolution of complex “unhappy path” royalties. You’ll collaborate across Royalties, Copyright, Tech, and Client Relations teams, turning operational needs into clear, actionable proposals all while maintaining Kobalt’s position as a market leader in royalty services.

What You’ll Do

• Process Optimisation & Execution – Implement and document process changes to accurately resolve complex royalty issues.
• Best Practice Development – Create, document, and maintain guidance for process steps and exception handling.
• Automation Evaluation – Support the assessment and refinement of automated processes, balancing effort vs. output for optimal efficiency.
• Performance Management – Own the quarterly success rate for royalty processing and reversal corrections.
• Reporting & Analysis – Generate and manage regular/ad-hoc reports for stakeholders, including potential client statement impacts.
• Team Leadership & Development – Manage and mentor two direct reports, supporting performance and career progression.
• Collaborative Communication – Build and maintain systems for managing and tracking data requests from stakeholders to improve workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Proven leadership experience in supervising, motivating, and developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to enhance tools, processes, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Excel (calculations, data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables).

Preferred:

• Knowledge of SQL or other domain-specific programming languages.
• Solid understanding of music publishing, copyright, and royalty processes.

What Success Looks Like

In 1 month: You’ll have built strong relationships with your team and stakeholders, gaining a deep understanding of our royalty systems and workflows.

In 3 months: You’ll independently manage regular processing cycles and lead process improvement initiatives.

In 6 months: You’ll be delivering measurable improvements in processing accuracy, automation efficiency, and team performance metrics.

Key Behaviours for Success

At Kobalt, how you work is just as important as what you do. We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Apply critical thinking and data analysis to develop effective solutions and make informed decisions.
• Time Management & Prioritisation – Manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Communicate clearly, share knowledge, and contribute to collective goals.

Interview Process

• Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
• Interviews with the Senior Manager and relevant team members
• Final stage interviews
• Feedback provided at each stage

We aim to complete the process within three working weeks. If there are delays, our Recruitment Team will keep you updated.

Why Choose Us

At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most influential talents including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, FINNEAS, and Andrew Watt as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values: Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. Shape how we work, build, and grow together. We are a community of people who care deeply about making a meaningful impact in music and technology.

Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know we’re happy to help.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

UK: Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know we’re here to support you.