Associate, Corporate Development and Strategy
Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/22/2014 10:21:00 AM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Summary:
The Corporate Development and Strategy team at Universal Music Group ('UMG') is recruiting two full-time employees: an Analyst position and an Associate position starting September 1st 2014. Based in Santa Monica, CA, the Analyst and the Associate will report to the Director of Corporate Development and Strategy. They will support the corporate strategy development efforts by analyzing growth drivers and challenges across the company's diverse portfolio of businesses. They will assist the team on a broad range of topics, including mergers and acquisitions, analysis in support of new business initiatives and cross-functional initiatives
Job Functions:
1. Lead and participate in internal strategic projects aimed at understanding the evolution
and growth areas of the music industry, analyzing Universal Music's positioning
and core competencies, recommending best practices and improving internal processes
2. Conduct research and analysis to support the team in evaluating
potential acquisitions, investments and other strategic growth opportunities.
3. Build financial models to evaluate investment opportunities
4. Review global as well as label or territory specific investment and acquisition opportunities
5. Perform competitive and market analysis
6. Prepare discussion materials for the team, Top Management and other
company stakeholders
7. Drive internal communication effort aimed at UMG executives on market and
industry developments (prepare earnings releases presentation, deal and industry
news tracking, prepare monthly newsletter, etc.)
8. Maintain and improve current processes in place to facilitate team communication
and decisions
9. Work on special projects as assigned in connection with the team goals and strategy
10. Potential travels (domestic and international) to attend internal or external meetings
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Job Knowledge and Skills:
• Excellent presentation and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, team-building, and leadership skills
• Financial modelling skills and investment valuation required
• Highly self-motivated with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
• Culturally aware (knowledge of a foreign language is a plus)
• High level of intellectual curiosity, especially around technology and the
music/entertainment industry
• Strong ability to develop and maintain professional and personal relationships
2. Experience:
• Analyst: 2-3 years of relevant professional experience, including broad-based
experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions
required. Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, Investment
Bank or Auditing firm desired
• Associate: 4 years of relevant professional experience in strategy consulting,
corporate strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions. Experience at a top-tier
management consulting firm or Investment Bank desired.
3. Education:
• Bachelor's degree required preferably in business, economics or other related field