Manager, Deal Analysis

Sony•Madison, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sony Music Publishing’s Investment Management and Analysis department oversees the financial review of all deal making worldwide and ensures the company’s investments meet appropriate risk/return thresholds. The Manager, Deal Analysis position will be an integral member of the Deal Analysis team in New York and an active participant in the investment analysis process.

Requirements

3 or more years of music industry-related experience within financial modeling or business development
Must have advanced Excel skills with working knowledge of pivot tables and data analysis.
Must also have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)
Experience with database applications and coding language strongly preferred
Strong research, analytical and math skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work on multiple tasks, think spontaneously and meet deadlines
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience with music publishing finance, legal, and/or administration preferred
BS/BA degree with a major in Music Business, Finance, or related field preferred
Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Prepare cash flow valuations for new catalog acquisitions and other signings (IRR/NPV).
Collaborate closely with Business Affairs, A&R, and Finance departments to prepare and provide detailed deal analysis documentation to support deal negotiations and senior management approval.
Assist in due diligence work in preparation for execution of catalog acquisitions.
Assist with historical trend analysis for songwriter deals and catalog acquisitions to identify trends and capture insights.
Automate the generation and distribution of ongoing stakeholder reports by leveraging SQL and business intelligence platforms.
Query and analyze complex data from internal copyright and royalty system, as well as industry resources such as Luminate and Mediabase.
Maintain and update internal departmental databases and records related to deal analyses (as required).
Contribute to development and review of internal analytical tools.
Prepare or assist with ad-hoc analyses, as assigned by management.
Ability to work extended hours if the need arises.