Warner Music Group · 6 days ago
Sr. Manager, Deal Analysis
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
10+ years expWarner Music Group is a global collective of music makers and innovators, seeking a Sr. Manager for their Global Catalog Deal Analysis team. This role involves leading financial modeling and analytics for catalog music-related investments, overseeing deal assessments, and translating complex financial data into narratives for executive decision-making.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Responsibilities
Manage financial and strategic analysis of all Global Catalog deals by collaborating with different business units to model investment returns, establish strategic rationale, and present deals to executive management for approval
Be responsible for due diligence for new and existing deals, including structuring, financial analysis, and post-mortem evaluation
Partner with Business & Legal Affairs, A&R, Marketing, FP&A, Commerce, and Corporate Development teams to evaluate opportunities, optimize deal structures, and align investments with global growth targets
Use SQL, BI, and analytics tools to extract, cleanse, analyze, and visualize complex datasets to support deal evaluation and strategic insights
Present insights, recommendations, and investment rationales to label executives
Set guidelines and governance standards for financial modeling, deal valuation, and analytics
Manage the approval process for executive approval-level deals, including preparation and submission of transaction summaries, and presentation decks
Be responsible for the deal valuation tracker, ensuring timely progression through the corporate approval process and on-time completion of all required deliverables
Qualification
Required
10+ years of investment banking, underwriting, or strategic finance experience in the music industry, with deep knowledge of catalogs, rights, royalties, and deal structures
Expert in financial modeling, valuation (DCF, market comps, precedent transactions), and scenario analysis
Skilled at translating complex valuation metrics into actionable insights and persuasive narratives for senior leadership
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with large datasets; familiarity with BI/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) preferred
Excel super user (VBA, Power Query, keyboard shortcuts, etc.)
Strategic problem solver with strong discernment and the ability to align investment decisions with global growth objectives
Ability to cultivate strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively with senior-level management team
Ability to work independently as well as to work as part of a team
Intellectual curiosity and a continuous-improvement mentality
Ability to make sound decisions with imperfect information and maintain composure under pressure
Strong ownership mentality and accountability
Exceptional listening skills and openness to feedback
Stay informed on relevant industry trends, emerging business models, and deal-making best practices
Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
Preferred
MBA, CFA, or other advanced finance or analytics credentials
Experience with Python, R, or advanced analytics/data visualization tools
Background in global music, media, or rights-based businesses
Familiarity with automated modeling tools, modern data workflows, and process optimization
Company
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is a music company with the interests of recording and publishing music and artist services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.74MKey Investors
Tencent Music Entertainment
2021-10-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.74M
2020-06-15Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Max Lousada
CEO, Recorded Music, WMG & Chairman and CEO
Robert Kyncl
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Business Standard India
2026-01-09
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