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Los Angeles, California, United States
Onsite
At Warner Chappell Music (WCM) - the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG) - we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.
A little bit about our team:
The deals office drives the evaluation and structure of all recorded music and music publishing deals to enable long-term growth. We partner with closely with global business leaders to assess opportunities that balance creativity with commercial value strengthening our market position and shareholder value
Your role:
The Director, Deal Structuring & Valuation will play a critical leadership role within the Deals Office, leading all aspects of the financial assessment, complex modeling, and strategic structuring of significant deals across recorded music and music publishing. This role demands deep industry knowledge, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to proactively identify deal structures that maximize shareholder returns while aligning with business strategy and artist-first values.
Here you’ll get to:
Lead the development and refinement of sophisticated financial models and valuation analyses for high-stakes deals (e.g., partnerships, artist/publishing catalog acquisitions, and frontline deals).
Drive the strategic structuring of deal economics and terms, collaborating closely with senior business, legal, and creative collaborators to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and growth plans.
Proactively identify and assess diverse deal structures to optimize financial returns and lead risk effectively.
Develop and implement global frameworks and best practices for deal valuation methodologies, financial forecasting, and scenario planning.
Manage adherence to deal budgets, forecast expenditures, and ensure adherence to cash targets and corporate return thresholds.
Prepare and present compelling financial analyses and deal recommendations to senior leadership.
Mentor and guide junior analysts/managers on financial modeling techniques, valuation best practices, and industry-specific deal nuances.
Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and evolving monetization models to inform innovative deal structures and pricing strategies.
About you:
7-10+ years of progressive experience in finance, corporate development, investment banking, or a similar deal-focused role, with significant experience in the music, entertainment, or media sectors.
Extensive expertise in advanced financial modeling, valuation techniques (DCF, precedent transactions, comparable company analysis), and deal structuring.
Proven track record of successfully leading financial analysis for complex commercial agreements.
Deep understanding of music rights, revenue streams, and the unique economic drivers of the music industry.
Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
MBA, CFA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred
About Us:
Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders. Songwriters shape culture; and here at Warner Chappell Music we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment – which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters. We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.
As part of the larger Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.
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Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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