WMG's Business Development team serves as WMG's primary point of contact for incoming business development inquiries, including but not limited to artist, publishing, and distribution deals, label and catalog acquisitions, joint ventures and prospective partnerships. Some of the group's main responsibilities include:

- Evaluating transactional opportunities by helping to identify potential acquisition candidates and managing the overall M&A process
- Maintaining daily contact with senior executives at each business unit (WBR, Atlantic, Rhino, Warner/Chappell, Warner Music International) regarding current deal status and upcoming prospects
- Managing relationships with potential 3rd party partners
- Providing strategic and analytical support to WMG and business unit executives
- Attending and presenting at Chairman's weekly deal meeting, providing status reports on all deal-related activity at weekly deal meeting with WMG senior management; seeking deal approval from senior executives, when necessary
- Negotiating contracts and deal points with 3rd parties in conjunction with WMG legal/other WMG business units

The Sr. Manager plays an integral role in each of these areas, with a focus on analysis and corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of investment banking or consulting experience. PE and/or media background preferred, but not required.

Position Responsibilities:

- Conduct a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of strategic initiatives and deal negotiations
- Prepare and/or review documentation for Chairman's weekly deal meeting
- Analyze business models for new and existing music-based content products

- Superior financial modeling skills
- Superior presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of major new media platforms and media business initiatives

- At least 2 years at a global investment bank or top-tier management consultancy; PE and/or media industry experience preferred, but not required
- MBA preferred, but not required