Strategic Deal Structuring & Valuation Director

Warner Music Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group seeks a Director, Deal Structuring & Valuation to lead financial assessment, complex modeling, and strategic structuring of major recorded music and publishing deals. You will work with senior leaders to maximize shareholder returns while aligning with artist-first values.

You will develop global frameworks for valuation methodologies, forecast scenarios, and ensure budgets and cash targets are met. This is a high-impact finance role in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in finance, corporate development, investment banking, or deal-focused roles in music/entertainment.
• Extensive expertise in advanced financial modeling, valuation techniques (DCF, comps).
• Proven track record leading financial analysis for complex commercial agreements.
• Deep understanding of music rights, revenue streams, and industry economics.
• MBA, CFA or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of sophisticated financial models and valuation analyses for high-stakes deals.
• Drive the strategic structuring of deal economics, collaborating with senior business, legal, and creative teams.
• Proactively identify and assess diverse deal structures to optimize returns and manage risk.
• Develop and implement global frameworks for deal valuation methodologies, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Manage adherence to deal budgets, forecast expenditures, and ensure cash targets are met.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and deal recommendations to senior leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts on modeling techniques and valuation best practices.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to inform deal structures and pricing strategies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Valuation techniques

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA

CFA

Job description

Warner Music Group seeks a Director, Deal Structuring & Valuation to lead financial assessment, complex modeling, and strategic structuring of major recorded music and publishing deals. You will work with senior leaders to maximize shareholder returns while aligning with artist-first values.

You will develop global frameworks for valuation methodologies, forecast scenarios, and ensure budgets and cash targets are met. This is a high-impact finance role in a fast-paced entertainment environment.