Director Corporate Development & M&A

Relias

$125K — $150K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years in strategy consulting or a corporate strategy/M&A role
  • Strong passion for innovation and digital media; experience in entertainment/music is a plus
  • Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required, another language is a plus
  • Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence without authority
  • Autonomous, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Adaptable to ambiguity and dynamic environments
  • Proven track record of collaborating with high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Inform leadership decisions with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
  • Develop actionable implementation roadmaps from strategic options
  • Drive and structure internal and external value creation initiatives
  • Lead corporate innovation and growth platform development
  • Manage partnerships and strategic M&A opportunities from sourcing to assessment
  • Establish and support governance mechanisms for effective strategic oversight
  • Prepare materials for shareholder engagement regarding market developments and business priorities

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work setup: 3 days in office, 2 remote
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after one year
  • Flexible time off policy with no accrual limits
  • Commuter benefits program for time and cost savings
  • Fitness reimbursement and wellness incentives for health
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program for well-being support
  • Development opportunities including mentorship and educational reimbursements
  • Exposure to artist showcases and playbacks for inspiration
Full Job Description
Job Description

As Director Corporate Development & M&A, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative and forward-thinking opportunities that define BMG's next chapter. You will work closely with the BMG Executive Management Team, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to turn high-priority opportunities into decision-ready plans and measurable value. This role reports to the VP of Corporate Development.

What You'll Be Doing

Inform enterprise decisions: Turn ambiguous, high-stakes questions into fact-based choices for leadership, including:
  • Develop insightful, evidence-based perspectives through deep market, trend, and competitor analysis.
  • Distill clear, data-backed strategic options and compelling recommendations.
  • Translate decisions into aligned, actionable implementation roadmaps.

Deliver priority outcomes: Structure, mobilize, and drive internally- and externally-focused value creation initiatives in close collaboration with cross-functional, international teams, including:
  • Own the execution of internal transformational initiatives to realize organizational change.
  • Lead the development of new growth platforms via corporate innovation (e.g., the development and application of AI technologies across global teams), partnerships (from identification to implementation), and strategic M&A (from opportunity sourcing to financial, strategic, and commercial assessment).

Steer strategic progress: Support effective governance and shareholder alignment, including:
  • Develop, implement, and support effective mechanisms for internal governance.
  • Prepare regular shareholder engagement materials covering the latest market developments, their implications, and BMG's business priorities.


Qualifications
  • Your Status: You have 4-6 years of professional experience, ideally in a top-tier strategy consulting firm (equivalent to Senior Associate / Consultant or junior Project Leader / Engagement Manager level) or an equivalent high-impact corporate strategy/M&A role.
  • Industry Passion: A strong passion for innovation and digital media; prior experience in the entertainment or music industry is a plus, but not required.
  • Analytical Skills: Outstanding problem-structuring and qualitative/quantitative analytical skills, combined with impeccable attention to detail.
  • Communication: First-class written and verbal communication skills with full fluency in English; proficiency in an additional language (such as German or Spanish) is a plus.
  • Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to successfully manage senior stakeholders and exert influence without formal authority.
  • Mindset: A highly autonomous, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset, complemented by robust organizational skills.
  • Adaptability: Proven comfort with ambiguity and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Collaboration: A track record of collaborating effectively as part of high-performing teams.


Additional Information

Benefits
  • Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
  • Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
  • Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
  • Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
  • Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
  • Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
  • Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs, LinkedIn Learning and educational reimbursements.
  • Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

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