Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

Create Music Group is a data-driven music and technology company focused on empowering artists and labels. We provide you with the resources of a major label with flexibility of being independent. Trusted by the world's largest artists, labels, and brands - we’re revolutionizing the music industry and how the world hears their favorite songs by maximizing opportunities to monetize content across all platforms. Clients include Gashi, DeeBaby, Troyboi, Teo, and more.

SUMMARY:

The Analyst M&A will support the entire M&A deal lifecycle from deal origination to deal execution to post-acquisition integration. During integration management this role will provide support in tracking progress and addressing any integration challenges and generally will be responsible for M&A strategy and execution along with deal lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

M&A Lifecycle

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to help identify and evaluate acquisition and investment opportunities
• Assist with due diligence activities with cross functional teams relating to inputs in valuation, artist contracts, business model and strategy review
• Engage in financial analyses of target companies and build valuation models
• Support M&A strategy with analyses of market potential, customer needs, strategic and commercial fit, and financial attractiveness
  
  

Integration Management

• Assist in the post-acquisition integration process by coordinating with team members across the organization to support the onboarding and integration of acquired businesses or assets
• Provide support in tracking progress and addressing any integration challenges
  
  

Corporate Finance

• Collaborate with Finance & Accounting to assist in financing and cash-flow forecasts related to M&A
• Support the financing and deal approval process by preparing materials, extracting data, and helping to develop financial models
• Assist in financial reporting for acquired companies and assets
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• 1+ year of experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, M&A advisory, or consulting
• Advanced skills in Excel; previous experience building detailed financial, valuation, M&A models
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong written/verbal presentation, communication, interpersonal skills
• Ability to gain credibility and trust with senior leaders and decision-makers
• Solution and results oriented with ability to solve problems
• Previous experience and understanding of Tableau, BigQuery, and SQL preferred
• Previous music industry M&A experience preferred
  
  

PAY SCALE

• $65,000 - $70,000/annually
  
  

Open to US and Canada

Equal Employment Opportunity

Create Music Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Fair Chance Policy

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.