WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Proven leadership experience in supervising, motivating, and developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to enhance tools, processes, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Excel (calculations, data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables).

KEY BEHAVIOURS FOR SUCCESS

At Kobalt, how you work is just as important as what you do. For this role, we’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Apply critical thinking and data analysis to develop effective solutions and make informed decisions.
• Time Management & Prioritisation – Manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Communicate clearly, share knowledge, and contribute to collective goals.

WHY CHOOSE US

At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most influential talents including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, FINNEAS, and Andrew Watt as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).
We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values: Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. Shape how we work, build, and grow together. We are a community of people who care deeply about making a meaningful impact in music and technology.
Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know we’re happy to help.
If this sounds like you, then please share your story by filling out the application below. To get you in the right mood, have a listen here to songs by our talented creators, especially curated to get you in the right mood when looking for the next challenge!

THE ROLE

Join our dynamic and growing Outbound Royalties team in London! This is an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and proactive Royalties Manager to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of global publishing statements to our valued clients.
Working closely with the Senior Manager, you will lead initiatives to refine existing processes, develop new solutions, and optimise the resolution of complex “unhappy path” royalties. You’ll collaborate across Royalties, Copyright, Tech, and Client Relations teams, turning operational needs into clear, actionable proposals all while maintaining Kobalt’s position as a market leader in royalty services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Process Optimisation & Execution – Implement and document process changes to accurately resolve complex royalty issues.
• Best Practice Development – Create, document, and maintain guidance for process steps and exception handling.
• Automation Evaluation – Support the assessment and refinement of automated processes, balancing effort vs. output for optimal efficiency.
• Performance Management – Own the quarterly success rate for royalty processing and reversal corrections.
• Reporting & Analysis – Generate and manage regular/ad-hoc reports for stakeholders, including potential client statement impacts.
• Team Leadership & Development – Manage and mentor two direct reports, supporting performance and career progression.
• Collaborative Communication – Build and maintain systems for managing and tracking data requests from stakeholders to improve workflows.

At Kobalt, how you work is just as important as what you do. For this role, we’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Apply critical thinking and data analysis to develop effective solutions and make informed decisions.
• Time Management & Prioritisation – Manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Communicate clearly, share knowledge, and contribute to collective goals