Universal Music Group · 1 day ago
Analyst/Sr. Analyst, Strategic Analytics
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. They are seeking an Analyst/Sr. Analyst to join the Strategic Analytics team, responsible for consulting on projects, analyzing large data sets, and providing data-driven recommendations to various stakeholders.
PublishingMusicMedia and EntertainmentAudio Recording and Production
Responsibilities
Write complex SQL scripts to extract necessary data for projects
Explain the benefits and pitfalls of various data sets based on deep understanding of data quality
Comfortable dealing with many disparate data sources and reconciling against the source of truth
Form a narrative through the distillation and interpretation of large amounts of data
Able to learn quickly and become a deep subject matter expert on all of UMG’s various data sources
Demonstrated ability to manage requests in a professional manner and communicate data-driven recommendations to a variety of different audience types (from senior executives to fellow analysts)
Work in project teams to answer interesting questions in a consultative fashion
Sample analysis may include:
Using data to identify user trends and platform trends, including user engagement, listening habits, conversion, retention, monetization, genre insights, among many others
Developing dynamic models to support licensing negotiations (e.g., with Spotify, Apple, YouTube), executive presentations, and high-level decision-making
Qualification
Required
Expert at analyzing large data sets in SQL
Highly skilled at understanding new or messy data
Expertise in financial modeling
Proficiency in Excel
Proficiency in PowerPoint
Strong understanding of data visualization
Solid understanding (or eagerness to learn) the business models that are currently revolutionizing digital and subscription-based media
Ability to write complex SQL scripts to extract necessary data for projects
Ability to explain the benefits and pitfalls of various data sets based on deep understanding of data quality
Comfortable dealing with many disparate data sources and reconciling against the source of truth
Ability to form a narrative through the distillation and interpretation of large amounts of data
Demonstrated ability to manage requests in a professional manner and communicate data-driven recommendations to a variety of different audience types
Ability to work in project teams to answer interesting questions in a consultative fashion
Strong intellectual curiosity and eagerness to dive deep into new data sets, business models, and industry trends
Proactive mindset, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and drive work forward independently
Excellent communication skills: comfortable walking through analyses, translating complexity, and presenting to executives
Comfort navigating ambiguous problems and structuring them into clear, actionable analytical steps
Ability to build strong relationships across business units and thrive within a collaborative team environment
Passion for music, analytics, and the role data plays in shaping creative and commercial outcomes
Preferred
2–5 years of experience in consulting, finance, or a related analytical field
Experience engaging with stakeholders in a consultative, client-facing, and analytical capacity
Familiarity with statistical concepts and tools, and the ability to apply them effectively
Previous experience in the music or entertainment industry
A track record of self-started projects that show initiative, experimentation, or personal passion (side data projects, GitHub repos, music/tech passion projects, etc.)
A natural tendency to ask, 'Why?' and explore solutions beyond the obvious
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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