Manager, Deal Structuring & Valuation, Deals Office

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Broadway Junction, New York, NY, USA
In-Office
130K-140K Annually
Mid level
Music • News + Entertainment
The Role
Build and present financial models and valuations (DCF, IRR) for recorded music and publishing deals; structure terms with legal and business teams; perform market research, reporting, post-investment reviews, maintain deal tracker, and develop automated dashboards and AI-assisted modeling to support deal committees and portfolio analysis.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: 

  • Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. 

  • Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.

  • Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.  We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
 

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: 

 
  • Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. 

  • Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.

  • Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

 

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.  We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

 

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Your Role:

The Manager, Deal Structuring & Valuation will be a key contributor to the Deals Office team, supporting the financial analysis, modeling, and structuring of strategic deals across recorded music and music publishing. This role is crucial in ensuring that deal proposals are financially sound, align with our strategic objectives, and contribute to long-term growth and shareholder value. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a foundational understanding of the music and entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses (e.g., DCF, IRR, payback period) for potential deals. Present and explain valuation range and basis for catalog acquisitions

  • Support the structuring of deal terms and economic frameworks in collaboration with business, legal, and creative teams

  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform deal assumptions and valuation benchmarks.

  • Prepare detailed presentations and reports for operators and deal committee reviews, summarizing financial projections and key deal terms

  • Support Reporting team and Radar system to ensure company wide adoption, data integrity and completeness

  • Support development of financial models with use of AI and wide automated deal modelling

  • Support post investment reviews and analysis, prepare summary of findings and portfolio analysis 

  • Maintain deal tracker, ensure data consistency and develop automated dashboards for regular reporting

Required Competencies/Skills:

  • 3-5 years of experience in finance, investment banking, corporate development, or a related analytical role, preferably within the music, entertainment, or media industries.

  • Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and data analysis.

  • Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).

  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reporting.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or CFA a plus.

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

 

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

 

Love this job and want to apply?

 

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

 

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

 

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG.  We love it here, and think you will, too.

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.


Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.


Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
 

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-Onsite Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Links to relevant documents:

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EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work .pdf

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of experience in finance, investment banking, corporate development, or related analytical role
  • Demonstrated experience in financial modeling and valuation techniques (DCF, IRR, payback)
  • Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reporting
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex financial information clearly
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • MBA or CFA

Warner Music Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Warner Music Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Warner Music Group.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies introduce flexible time off, expanded bereavement, paid holidays and sick leave, and remote-work allowances such as the option to work from anywhere for part of the year. Some divisions also observe seasonal early closures and office shutdowns around year-end.
  • Parental & Family Support Offerings include enhanced parental leave for non-primary caregivers and a dedicated family caregiver leave with full pay. Region-specific additions such as babysitting support and extended parental leave further broaden coverage.
  • Healthcare Strength Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with added mental health and fertility support in certain locations. Wellness programs and primary-care partnerships are available in select markets.

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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
5,762 Employees

What We Do

With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group (WMG) today brings together artists, songwriters, and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG's Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. WMG's music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, the independent artist and label services company – as well as next gen artist services division WMX, which includes consumer brands such as Songkick, the live music app; EMP, the merchandise e-tailer; UPROXX, the youth culture destination; and HipHopDX, the hip-hop music news site. In addition, WMG counts storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment and social media content creator IMGN among its many brands.

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