Analyst, Strategic Analytics

Universal Music Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Mental health benefits

Wellbeing reimbursements

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) vesting

Job summary

Universal Music Group is seeking an Analyst to join the Strategic Analytics team in Santa Monica, on-site. The role focuses on analyzing large data sets using SQL and presenting data-driven insights to senior leaders.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Marketing, and label groups, leveraging Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools to tell compelling narratives and influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, finance, or related analytical field.
• Proficiency with Excel, data visualization tools, and the ability to create compelling presentations in PowerPoint.
• Experience with SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders in a consultative, client-facing capacity.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to dive into new data sets and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Write complex SQL scripts to extract data for projects.
• Explain data quality and benefits/pitfalls of datasets based on data quality.
• Reconile disparate data sources with the source of truth.
• Develop a narrative from large data sets for executives.
• Learn quickly and become SME on UMG data sources.
• Communicate data-driven recommendations to executives.
• Work in project teams to answer questions in a consultative fashion.
• Sample analyses include identifying user and platform trends and supporting licensing negotiations.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Tableau

Job description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

Universal Music Group is looking for an Analyst to join the Strategic Analytics team. This role is located on-site in UMG’s Santa Monica office.

How we LEAD:

The Analyst will consult on projects for Senior Executives, as well as individuals within Business Development, Finance, Communications, Marketing, and UMG’s various label groups. The ideal candidate should be an expert at analyzing large data sets in SQL and highly skilled at understanding new or messy data. Additional expertise in financial modeling, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization is a strong plus. Candidates should also demonstrate a solid understanding (or an eagerness to learn) the business models that are currently revolutionizing digital and subscription-based media.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Write complex SQL scripts to extract necessary data for projects
• Explain the benefits and pitfalls of various data sets based on deep understanding of data quality
• Comfortable dealing with many disparate data sources and reconciling against the source of truth
• Form a narrative through the distillation and interpretation of large amounts of data
• Able to learn quickly and become a deep subject matter expert on all of UMG’s various data sources
• Demonstrated ability to manage requests in a professional manner and communicate data-driven recommendations to a variety of different audience types (from senior executives to fellow analysts)
• Work in project teams to answer interesting questions in a consultative fashion
• Sample analysis may include:
  • Using data to identify user trends and platform trends, including user engagement, listening habits, conversion, retention, monetization, genre insights, among many others
  • Developing dynamic models to support licensing negotiations (e.g., with Spotify, Apple, YouTube), executive presentations, and high-level decision-making

Bring your VIBE:

• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, finance, or a related analytical field preferred
• Proficiency with Excel, data visualization tools, and the ability to create compelling presentations in PowerPoint
• Experience working with large datasets and SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Experience engaging with stakeholders in a consultative, client-facing, and analytical capacity
• Strong intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to dive deep into new data sets, business models, and industry trends
• Proactive mindset, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and drive work forward independently
• Familiarity with statistical concepts and tools, and the ability to apply them effectively
• Excellent communication skills: comfortable walking through analyses, translating complexity, and presenting to executives
• Comfort navigating ambiguous problems and structuring them into clear, actionable analytical steps
• Ability to build strong relationships across business units and thrive within a collaborative team environment
• Passion for music, analytics, and the role data plays in shaping creative and commercial outcomes

Bonus points if you have:

• Previous experience in the music or entertainment industry
• A track record of self-started projects that show initiative, experimentation, or personal passion (side data projects, GitHub repos, music/tech passion projects, etc.)
• A natural tendency to ask, “Why?” and explore solutions beyond the obvious

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

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Job Category:

Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence

Salary Range:

$68,100 - $100,400

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.