Manager - M&A

Spotify•New York, NY

2d•$140,798 - $201,140

About The Position

At Spotify, our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. The M&A team sits within Spotify’s Finance organization and plays a critical role in shaping the company’s strategic growth. We help source, evaluate, and execute acquisitions and investments that accelerate Spotify’s expansion into new markets, products, and technologies. As part of a small, high-impact team, you’ll work on some of the company’s most important strategic initiatives, collaborating closely with leaders across product, business, finance, and legal to make ideas reality.

Requirements

You have 5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, ideally with exposure to technology, media, or consumer businesses.
You bring strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with deep understanding of valuation, deal structuring, and M&A fundamentals.
You have hands-on experience leading aspects of deal execution — negotiations, due diligence, cross-functional coordination, and transaction documentation.
You are a clear and compelling communicator, able to synthesize complex information into persuasive narratives for senior executives.
You are highly collaborative and adaptable, comfortable working across functions and time zones in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You are curious and eager to learn, with a strong interest in how technology and creativity intersect to shape the future of media.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or other advanced degree is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business and product teams to identify and evaluate potential acquisitions and investments aligned with Spotify’s strategic objectives.
Lead key aspects of transaction execution, including financial modeling, valuation, deal negotiations, due diligence, and coordination of cross-functional work streams.
Conduct detailed financial analysis to assess opportunities, risks, and value creation potential.
Support the preparation of materials for senior management discussions, clearly articulating rationale, value drivers, structure, and expected impact.
Partner with Legal, Tax, Accounting, and other internal teams to drive deal diligence, negotiation, and closing processes.
Collaborate with external stakeholders including founders, investors, and advisors.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and potential targets in media, technology, and AI.
Help refine and improve Spotify’s deal evaluation frameworks and processes to drive efficiency and insight across the team.
Thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders across geographies and functions.