Associate, Commercial Development & Strategy
About The Position
The Associate, Commercial Development & Strategy serves as an analytical and execution partner to the Head of Commercial Development & Strategy, supporting Kobalt’s commercial, strategic and executive initiatives. The role combines commercial research, financial and operational analysis, project coordination and executive support. The Associate evaluates business information, identifies risks and opportunities, develops insights and recommendations, and helps turn key initiatives into clear actions and deliverables. Working with senior executives and functional leaders, the Associate gains exposure to commercial development, corporate strategy, executive governance and cross-functional initiatives. The position is intended for someone early in their career who is organised, analytically capable and eager to learn, take ownership of workstreams and develop through exposure to senior leaders and company priorities. It is neither a traditional administrative support role nor a purely strategic role detached from execution. The position is based in Los Angeles and requires working in the office five days per week. The listed pay range for Los Angeles-based hires is $70,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Strong analytical capability and confidence using Excel and Google Sheets to organise data, build analyses and identify meaningful insights.
- Excellent presentation skills, including experience using Google Slides to create clear, structured and polished materials.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to synthesise research, discussions and data into concise materials.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines.
- High attention to detail and responsibility for checking outputs before circulation.
- Strong ownership and follow-through, including proactively tracking outstanding actions and ensuring commitments are delivered.
- Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential commercial, strategic and Board-related information.
- Intellectual curiosity, learning agility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Adaptability and comfort working in a demanding, fast-paced environment where priorities may change.
- A collaborative, low-ego approach and willingness to handle both high-profile projects and detailed execution work.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant professional experience, potentially gained in management consulting, professional services, corporate finance, corporate strategy, business operations, Big Four advisory or another analytically rigorous environment.
- Experience using AI and productivity tools to improve research, analysis and workflows.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar commercial systems.
- Interest in music publishing, media, technology and the evolving commercial landscape.
- Understanding of commercial development and financial and contractual analyses.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of strategic and commercial initiatives across multiple functions, exercising judgement and providing recommendations.
- Translate decisions and discussions into workplans with owners, timelines and deliverables.
- Support high-priority initiatives sponsored by the CEO, C-suite or Head of Commercial Development & Strategy.
- Monitor progress against key priorities and identify risks, dependencies and actions needed to address execution challenges.
- Support C-suite meetings, executive leadership meetings, KPI reviews and other governance forums.
- Review and synthesise business updates, KPI reporting and management information to identify key takeaways, emerging issues and matters requiring leadership attention.
- Support quarterly Board meeting processes by gathering and analysing functional inputs and helping prepare Board materials.
- Coordinate executive meeting preparation, including stakeholder inputs, agendas, pre-reads, briefing materials and follow-up actions.
- Support evaluation and execution of commercial opportunities, partnerships and strategic initiatives.
- Conduct market research, company analysis, historical data reviews and contract reviews to support decision-making.
- Analyse commercial and financial information, identify findings and develop preliminary assessments and recommendations for management review.
- Prepare analyses and materials for commercial opportunities, external meetings, pitches and negotiations.
- Develop familiarity with music publishing economics, deal structures and the broader music industry.
- Prepare and refine presentations for executive, Board and external audiences, using sound judgement and effective storytelling.
- Develop slides, analyses and supporting materials that structure information and highlight key findings.
- Analyse financial, operational and commercial data and produce clear supporting exhibits.
- Draft executive summaries, internal communications and other written materials on behalf of the Head of Commercial Development & Strategy.
- Incorporate feedback quickly and accurately, ensuring materials are concise, organised and audience-appropriate.
- Use AI and emerging productivity tools to accelerate research, analysis, synthesis, drafting and execution.
- Identify opportunities to streamline recurring workflows and recommend practical improvements.
- Use appropriate judgement with AI and external tools, particularly when handling confidential or commercially sensitive information.
- Continuously seek ways to improve the speed, accuracy and quality of work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
