Analyst/Sr. Analyst, Strategic Analytics

Universal Music Group•Santa Monica, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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/Sr. Analyst to join the Strategic Analytics team. This role is located on-site in UMG’s Santa Monica office. How we LEAD: The Analyst/Sr. 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

Requirements

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 for music, analytics, and the role data plays in shaping creative and commercial outcomes

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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