Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

at  Create Music Group

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.

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

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