Associate, 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 Associate M&A will support the entire M&A deal lifecycle from deal origination to deal execution to post-acquisition integration. This role will be a key resource in M&A strategy and execution and will collaborate closely with executive management and external advisors, as well as have exposure to most internal organizations along the deal lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

M&A Lifecycle

• Work closely with Business Development and A&R teams to identify and evaluate acquisition and investment opportunities.
• Assist and support due diligence activities with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Engage in financial analyses of target companies and build valuation models.
• Coordinate various M&A processes to provide reporting, status updates and action items for the broader M&A team.
• Support M&A strategy with analyses of market potential, customer needs, strategic and commercial fit, and financial attractiveness.
  
  

Integration Management

• Support the post-acquisition integration and post-deal management processes by coordinating various team members across the organization to ensure successful onboarding and integration of acquired business or assets.
• Ensure the proper hand off to departments / teams to operationalize acquisitions.
  
  

Corporate Finance

• Work closely with Finance & Accounting to build financing analyses and cash-flow forecasts related to the M&A program.
• Assist with the financing and deal approval process by preparing materials, extracting data and building financial models.
• Assist and support financial reporting for acquired companies and assets.
• Collaborate with various departments, organizations and teams to troubleshoot and identify solutions.
• Guide other Corporate Development & M&A and Finance & Accounting team members as it relates to M&A activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field
• 2+ years experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking / M&A advisory, or consulting
• Previous experience building detailed financial valuation/M&A models
• Previous experience across the M&A and investment lifecycle from deal origination to deal execution and documentation, to post-acquisition integration and management
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong written/verbal presentation, communication, inter-personal skills
• Ability to gain credibility and trust with senior leaders and decision-makers
• Solution and results oriented with ability to solve problems
• Previous M&A music industry experience preferred
• CFA, CPA, MBA/MFin preferred
  
  

PAY SCALE

• $75,000 - $80,000/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.