Corporate Development Analyst - The Orchard at Sony Music Entertainment

New York, New York, United States

Sony Music Entertainment Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music, Entertainment, MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years of experience working in a strategic capacity in consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy roles
  • High proficiency with preparing financial management reports and deep dive analysis into business performance as well as proficiency with valuation models
  • Comfort with working with large data sets and streamlining data to actionable conclusions
  • Advanced analytical skills and fluency with Excel
  • Strong communication skills and a proven track record of communicating a vision and roadmap along with the resourcing needs to achieve it; ability to operate successfully in a cross-functional environment, build relationships, and influence managers
  • Ability to build strategic plans and execute against them within quantitative modeling, strategic thinking, and sound business judgment
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to think end-to-end, manage long-term projects, manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce high quality deliverables

Responsibilities

  • Execute detailed financial models and other analyses to facilitate decision making
  • Understand and stay current on various regional markets and industry trends, the competitive landscape, and internal product development efforts to evaluate business opportunities
  • Analyze financial and non-financial data to draw conclusions and make recommendations to management
  • Own day-to-day work for strategic team including materials preparation, financial planning, senior management presentations, budgeting process, and communication to cross functional teams
  • Prepare financial models for new signings, acquisitions, and business ventures as required
  • Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with key internal and external partners, investors, industry experts and within the start-up ecosystem
  • Assist in and coordinate due diligence, valuation and other relevant analyses for potential M&A, investment and strategic partnership opportunities

Skills

Financial Modeling
Excel
PowerPoint
M&A Analysis
Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Market Analysis
Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Presentations

Sony Music Entertainment

Global music company managing artists and royalties

About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment is a major player in the music industry, offering a wide range of services to artists and music fans. The company focuses on discovering and promoting musical talent while managing music rights and royalties. It generates revenue through music sales, including physical albums, digital downloads, and streaming, as well as licensing deals for use in films and commercials. Live performances and tours also contribute to its income, along with managing artists' royalties to ensure fair compensation. A key feature is the Artist Portal, which provides artists with tools to analyze their earnings and make informed decisions about their careers. Sony Music is dedicated to nurturing new talent through internships and career opportunities, ensuring a pipeline of future industry leaders. Overall, Sony Music Entertainment stands out for its comprehensive approach to talent management, music production, and financial transparency.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1929Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
We invest in your professional growth & development
Time off for a winter recess

Risks

AI-generated music could disrupt traditional music production and artist management.
Independent distribution platforms may reduce artists signing with major labels like Sony.
Legal battles over streaming royalties could impact Sony Music's revenue.

Differentiation

Sony Music's Artist Portal offers unique financial insights for artists' careers.
The acquisition of Cobalt Music expands Sony's influence in the Greek music market.
Sony Music's Global People Promise initiative integrates music with technology and culture.

Upsides

Collaboration with Duolingo opens new revenue streams in educational platforms.
Investment in blockchain enhances digital rights management and monetization opportunities.
Restructuring in GSA markets leads to efficient operations and innovative strategies.

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