Strategic Corporate Development Leader

Warner Music Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development to support sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, minority investments, and joint ventures. You will collaborate across the organization to translate strategic priorities into actionable deals.

The role requires sophisticated financial modeling, valuation and DCF analysis, and the ability to explain complex drivers of music, media and technology.

Qualifications

• Sophisticated analysis and financial modeling skills, including valuation and DCF principles for companies and investment opportunities at different stages of growth.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of music/media industry a strong plus and relationships in digital media / digital music sector are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support origination, evaluation, negotiation, and structuring of acquisitions, minority investments, and joint ventures.
• Generate comprehensive analysis of investment opportunities through market research, financial modeling (including DCF analysis, merger analysis, etc.), alignment analysis, and strategic integration/activation planning.
• Assist, and lead where necessary, due diligence and post-merger integration on potential targets.
• Support internal transaction approval process, including preparation and presentation of transaction summaries and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across WMG to take transactions from ideation to execution and integration.
• Provide input on new initiatives and projects related to WMG’s long-term goals and growth.
• Develop and maintain external network of dealmakers and industry experts to identify market trends and opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

DCF analysis

Communication

Presentation skills

Media platforms

Digital media

Digital music

Transaction negotiation

Project management

AI in deal lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Warner Music Group is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development to support sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, minority investments, and joint ventures. You will collaborate across the organization to translate strategic priorities into actionable deals.

The role requires sophisticated financial modeling, valuation and DCF analysis, and the ability to explain complex drivers of music, media and technology.