Director Corporate Development & M&A

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Nashville, TN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Director Corporate Development & M&A, you will shape innovative, forward-thinking opportunities for BMG’s next chapter. Working closely with the BMG Executive Management Team, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will turn high-priority opportunities into decision-ready plans and measurable value. The role reports to the VP of Corporate Development.

You will inform enterprise decisions by turning ambiguous, high-stakes questions into fact-based choices, developing evidence-based perspectives through market, trend, and competitor analysis, presenting strategic options and recommendations, and translating decisions into implementation roadmaps. You will also structure and drive internal and external value-creation initiatives with international, cross-functional teams, including organizational transformation, new growth platforms through corporate innovation and partnerships, and strategic M&A. In addition, you will support governance and shareholder alignment by developing governance mechanisms and preparing shareholder engagement materials on market developments, their implications, and BMG’s priorities.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of professional experience, ideally at a top-tier strategy consulting firm at Senior Associate, Consultant, junior Project Leader, or Engagement Manager level, or in an equivalent high-impact corporate strategy/M&A role.
• Strong passion for innovation and digital media.
• Outstanding problem-structuring and qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with impeccable attention to detail.
• First-class written and verbal communication skills and full fluency in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and exert influence without formal authority.
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset, complemented by robust organizational skills.
• Proven comfort with ambiguity and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Track record of effective collaboration as part of high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the entertainment or music industry.
• Proficiency in an additional language, such as German or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based perspectives through deep market, trend, and competitor analysis.
• Distill data-backed strategic options and recommendations for leadership.
• Translate decisions into aligned, actionable implementation roadmaps.
• Structure, mobilize, and drive internal and external value-creation initiatives with cross-functional, international teams.
• Own the execution of internal transformational initiatives to realize organizational change.
• Lead development of new growth platforms through corporate innovation, including development and application of AI technologies across global teams.
• Lead partnerships from identification through implementation.
• Lead strategic M&A from opportunity sourcing through financial, strategic, and commercial assessment.
• Develop, implement, and support effective mechanisms for internal governance.
• Prepare regular shareholder engagement materials covering market developments, implications, and BMG’s business priorities.

Benefits

• Hybrid setup with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after the first year.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Commuter benefits program.
• Fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities, including mentorship programs, LinkedIn Learning, and educational reimbursements.
• Access to artist showcases and playbacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed