Director Corporate Development & M&A

Relias

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

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting or a high-impact corporate strategy/M&A role.
  • Passionate about innovation and digital media; experience in entertainment or music is a plus.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-structuring skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage senior stakeholders effectively.
  • Autonomous, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset with superb organizational skills.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
  • Effective collaborator within high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Turn high-stakes questions into fact-based choices for leadership.
  • Conduct deep market, trend, and competitor analysis to provide insights.
  • Develop actionable implementation roadmaps based on strategic options.
  • Drive value creation initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Lead the execution of internal transformational initiatives.
  • Oversee the development of new growth platforms through innovation and M&A.
  • Prepare and present shareholder engagement materials on market developments.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work setup: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
  • Flexible time off policy without accruing vacation days or caps.
  • Commuter benefits to save money and time.
  • Fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
  • 24/7 well-being support through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Development opportunities including mentorship, LinkedIn Learning, and educational reimbursements.
  • Access to showcases and playbacks featuring talented artists.
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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