Sr. Manager, Deal Analysis

Warner Music•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: ● Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. ● Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. ● Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. A little bit about our team The Global Catalog Deal Analysis team partners with teams across the business to evaluate strategic investments, catalog acquisitions, and artist/label deals. We combine deep financial expertise with data analytics to ensure smart, high-impact decisions that drive global growth. Your Role As Sr. Manager you will lead financial modeling, valuation, and analytics for all catalog recorded music-related investments. You will oversee deal assessments, investment strategy alignment while translating complex financial data into compelling narratives that influence executive-level decision-making.

Requirements

10+ years of investment banking, underwriting, or strategic finance experience in the music industry, with deep knowledge of catalogs, rights, royalties, and deal structures.
Expert in financial modeling, valuation (DCF, market comps, precedent transactions), and scenario analysis.
Skilled at translating complex valuation metrics into actionable insights and persuasive narratives for senior leadership.
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with large datasets; familiarity with BI/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) preferred.
Excel super user (VBA, Power Query, keyboard shortcuts, etc.)
Strategic problem solver with strong discernment and the ability to align investment decisions with global growth objectives.
Ability to cultivate strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively with senior-level management team
Ability to work independently as well as to work as part of a team
Intellectual curiosity and a continuous-improvement mentality
Ability to make sound decisions with imperfect information and maintain composure under pressure
Strong ownership mentality and accountability
Exceptional listening skills and openness to feedback
Stay informed on relevant industry trends, emerging business models, and deal-making best practices.
Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, or other advanced finance or analytics credentials.
Experience with Python, R, or advanced analytics/data visualization tools.
Background in global music, media, or rights-based businesses.
Familiarity with automated modeling tools, modern data workflows, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Manage financial and strategic analysis of all Global Catalog deals by collaborating with different business units to model investment returns, establish strategic rationale, and present deals to executive management for approval
Be responsible for due diligence for new and existing deals, including structuring, financial analysis, and post-mortem evaluation
Partner with Business & Legal Affairs, A&R, Marketing, FP&A, Commerce, and Corporate Development teams to evaluate opportunities, optimize deal structures, and align investments with global growth targets
Use SQL, BI, and analytics tools to extract, cleanse, analyze, and visualize complex datasets to support deal evaluation and strategic insights
Present insights, recommendations, and investment rationales to label executives
Set guidelines and governance standards for financial modeling, deal valuation, and analytics
Manage the approval process for executive approval-level deals, including preparation and submission of transaction summaries, and presentation decks
Be responsible for the deal valuation tracker, ensuring timely progression through the corporate approval process and on-time completion of all required deliverables

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