Deal Executive

Duetti•Los Angeles, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duetti is a music company that partners with independent artists and songwriters to buy, manage, and market their catalogs. The Deal Executive negotiates, signs, and closes catalog acquisition deals with artists, songwriters, and other music creators. Working directly with A&R, Underwriting, Legal, and Finance teams, this role leads acquisitions while balancing the company’s and artists’ objectives. The position helps shape and execute Duetti’s acquisition strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Sourcing and senior leadership. It operates across music, operations, and data analytics, supporting independent music creators and contributing to their professional and financial growth.

Requirements

At least 2 years of proven experience in private equity, investment banking, or another relevant finance or professional services role.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and manipulate complex, unstructured data.
Understanding of the music industry and the ability to interpret and navigate complex deal structures.
Experience assessing opportunities and risks, and making informed decisions during negotiations and diligence.
Ability to quickly interpret and synthesize legal agreements.
Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for an early-stage startup environment requiring self-starters and problem-solvers.
Love of music and culture and a desire to work at the forefront of new business models for artists.

Responsibilities

Partner with the A&R team to lead, negotiate, and execute deals with artists and their teams while maintaining strong client relationships.
Project-manage deals from start to finish, working with the Head of Sourcing and Sourcing Operations to maintain a healthy pipeline through data-driven assessments and creative lead-generation initiatives.
Participate in decision-making with the Underwriting and Legal teams, ensure documentation is complete and accurate, and support the investment committee’s internal reviews and approvals.
Develop solutions to rights-acquisition challenges encountered by the A&R team and collaborate internally to implement processes that meet ambitious timelines.
Develop and nurture relationships with artists, managers, and other industry stakeholders.
Enable the A&R team to meet ambitious targets and milestones in a fast-paced startup environment.
Track key deal points and conversations using internal tools, including HubSpot, Airtable, and Notion.
Stay current with industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in the music fintech space.