Corporate Development Manager

This is a Full Time Job

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

The Paramount Skydance Corporate Development Group is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing, and integrating/separating the company’s strategic acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and joint ventures. The Manager role will work with team members and senior leadership throughout the Paramount Skydance business units to assess and execute external transaction opportunities and internal business-building opportunities. The Group has a process that governs the organization’s M&A activities. Within that framework, the individual is expected to work and make decisions with some level of independence. For unresolved issues, the individual is expected to recommend a course of action for discussion. The individual will have the opportunity to develop close working relationships with key leaders at and beyond Paramount Skydance, and as such will need to exercise good judgment and quick thinking.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Collaborate with team members, senior management, business units, and outside advisors to identify and assess potential external transactions in the form of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and business development opportunities
• Assist with transaction execution, including developing valuation analyses and transaction briefing materials and coordinating due diligence efforts
• Conduct research on target companies, competitors, and market dynamics to support opportunity evaluation
• Build financial and operating models; develop various financial analyses including discounted cash flow, merger analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analyses, and general financial statement analyses; present analytics to an executive audience
• Track current deal flow and proactive & reactive pipelines
• Build strong working relationships across the Paramount Skydance organization

Basic Qualifications
• 3 years at a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required (with preference for an MBA)
• Strong interest in the intersection of Media and Technology

Additional Qualifications
• Deep financial modeling expertise with knowledge of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research skills and ability to prioritize, synthesize, and present information in written format
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work skillfully and on multiple projects at once
• Comfort operating in environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the solid ability to persuade others, build consensus, and work in a team

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