Business Analyst at Universal Music Group

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Music, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Experience gathering requirements from key business users and documenting them
Experience working with business owners and project managers to plan, analyse, highlight risks and issues, define business cases, and define acceptance criteria
Ability to mentor and help team members improve technical skills and business understanding
Experience defining requirements (user stories) using BDD/Gherkin style acceptance criteria
Experience performing detailed technical analysis and scoping of activities
Comfort attending workshops/agile ceremonies to answer questions and resolve ambiguities
Ability to create application documentation, including wireframes
Thorough understanding of business needs and related processes

Responsibilities

Define the requirements (user stories) to build new functionality using BDD/Gherkin style acceptance criteria
Perform detailed technical analysis & scoping of activities required to develop new application capabilities
Attend workshops/agile ceremonies with the development team to answer questions and resolve ambiguities
Take ownership of requirements to be built by the team, present stories and journeys, and facilitate requirements workshops
Create application documentation for end-users and technical staff as needed, including wireframes
Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions interfering with the team's sprint goal
Develop a thorough understanding of business needs and related business processes
Work with other BAs and teams to define end-to-end or integration requirements across projects and systems
Work with QA and project team to validate acceptance criteria, modify/split requirements, participate in estimation and iteration planning
Support Technical and Business Product Owners, Dev Leads, and Project Manager as necessary
Assist with user acceptance testing as necessary
Assist team with story selection, task definition, and making appropriate commitments
Improve team productivity in any way possible
Receive demos from developers working on stories

Skills

Requirements Gathering

Business Requirements Documentation

Stakeholder Collaboration

Software Validation

Royalty Accounting

Product Development

Universal Music Group

Global music recording, publishing, and distribution

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) operates as a major player in the global music industry, engaging in recording, publishing, and distribution across over 60 countries. The company works with a wide range of clients, from famous artists like Elton John and Taylor Swift to new and independent musicians. UMG's operations include selling physical and digital music, streaming services, licensing music for various media, and organizing live performances. The company signs artists to contracts, produces their music, and manages their publishing rights, while also offering marketing and promotional services to help artists expand their reach. UMG generates revenue through multiple channels, including music sales, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees, live performances, and merchandise. This diverse approach allows UMG to maintain its leadership position in the music market by providing comprehensive support to artists and capitalizing on various revenue opportunities.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1934Year Founded

$3,890.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary

401k

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, visiion insurance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Well-Being Allowance

Risks

Legal battle with Drake over 'pay-for-play' could harm UMG's reputation.

Downtown Music acquisition may face regulatory scrutiny, delaying expansion plans.

AI partnership with Amazon may not fully address evolving AI content challenges.

Differentiation

UMG leads the music industry with a diverse global presence in 60+ countries.

UMG's artist-centric streaming model enhances engagement and revenue for musicians.

UMG's strategic partnerships, like with Amazon, bolster innovation and content protection.

Upsides

UMG's acquisition of Downtown Music boosts its independent music sector presence.

Partnership with KLAY Vision positions UMG as a leader in AI-driven music innovation.

Collaboration with WPP enhances UMG's marketing capabilities and global reach.

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