Manager, Corporate Development

Warner Music Group • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Corporate Development is an integral member of Warner Music Group’s Corporate Development team, supporting the sourcing and completion of investments and acquisitions aligned with WMG’s strategy and priorities. The role works horizontally across the organization and has direct exposure to global leaders and multiple areas of the business. The successful candidate will work with internal and external partners and quickly analyze and explain key drivers in music, media, and technology.

Requirements

• Sophisticated analytical and financial modeling skills, including valuation and discounted cash flow principles for companies and investment opportunities at different stages of growth.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of major media platforms and businesses, as well as emerging technology trends.
• Ability to analyze, structure, and negotiate transactions of varying complexity, from seed-stage investments to mergers and acquisitions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify opportunities to integrate AI into the deal lifecycle, from target sourcing through due diligence and integration.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in investment-focused roles; the posting notes a 2–4 year experience range.

Nice To Haves

• Relationships in digital media or digital music, and with venture capital and banking firms working in the sector.
• Knowledge of the music or media industry.
• Corporate Development experience at a music company.
• Investment banking or private equity experience.
• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Support the origination, evaluation, negotiation, and structuring of acquisitions, minority investments, and joint ventures.
• Analyze investment opportunities through market research, financial modeling—including discounted cash flow and merger analysis—strategic alignment analysis, and strategic integration and activation planning.
• Assist with and, where necessary, lead due diligence and post-merger integration for potential acquisition and investment targets.
• Support internal transaction approvals, including preparing and presenting transaction summaries and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across WMG to take transactions from ideation through execution and integration.
• Provide input on new initiatives, arguments, and projects related to WMG’s long-term goals and growth activities.
• Develop and maintain an external network of dealmakers and industry experts to identify market trends and source opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager