A little bit about our team:

The deals office drives the evaluation and structure of all recorded music and music publishing deals to enable long-term growth. We partner with closely with global business leaders to assess opportunities that balance creativity with commercial value strengthening our market position and shareholder value

Your role:

The Manager, Deal Structuring & Valuation will be a key contributor to the Deals Office team, supporting the financial analysis, modeling, and structuring of strategic deals across recorded music and music publishing. This role is crucial in ensuring that deal proposals are financially sound, align with our strategic objectives, and contribute to long-term growth and shareholder value. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a foundational understanding of the music and entertainment industry.

Here you'll get to:

• Assist in building comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses (e.g., DCF, IRR, payback period) for potential deals.
• Support the structuring of deal terms and economic frameworks in collaboration with business, legal, and creative teams.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform deal assumptions and valuation benchmarks.
• Prepare detailed presentations and reports for deal committee reviews, summarizing financial projections and key deal terms.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of consistent modeling approaches and templates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for deal analysis.
• Participate in post-deal reviews to understand actual performance versus initial deal thesis and identify areas for improvement in future deal structuring.
• Stay informed on relevant industry trends, emerging business models, and deal-making best practices.

About you:

• 2-5 years of experience in finance, investment banking, corporate development, or a related analytical role, preferably within the music, entertainment, or media industries.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or CFA a plus.

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-OnsiteSalary Range: $129,000 to $150,000 AnnuallySalary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.