NYC JOB OPP - Director of Corporate Development at Sony Music Entertainment

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Location: New York, NY (Greater New York City Area)

URL: http://www.sonymusic.com

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Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Director

Functions:

Business Development, Consulting, Finance, Strategy / Planning 

Industries:

Entertainment, Music 

Posted:

September 16, 2009 by Amy Segal

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Job Description

The Director, Corporate Development will support the company's corporate development and strategic planning activities. The individual in this position will be an integral part of Sony Music's Corporate Development team by providing sound investment, financial and strategic analysis. He/she will work with senior executives across Sony Music's Global Digital Business department in a challenging and fast paced environment. The position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Development and is based in New York City - local candidates ONLY.

Job duties:
-Analytical and deal support on M&A, joint venture and strategic partnership projects including analysis of potential opportunities, due diligence and execution of transactions while working with multiple internal departments as well as various Sony divisions.
-Assess new digital music business and revenue opportunities with in-depth analysis (market sizing, projected revenue, estimated costs, etc.)
-Support senior executives on strategic issues/projects

Skills

The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, be highly organized, focused, motivated and extremely articulate with the ability to interact confidently with Senior Management. The ideal candidate must have a "can do" attitude and a genuine team mentality.



The following are REQUIRED:

-MBA from a top-tier business school
-Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant experience such as strategic/business planning at a media company, investment banking/venture capital/private equity or strategy consulting
-Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis (ability to create, analyze and summarize complex financial models) and deal making is essential
-Must have strong strategic capabilities
-Digital media experience preferred

Company Description

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Additional Information

• Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater New York City Area).
• No third party applications.