Manager, Investor Relations

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

Support the Investor Relations team with the execution of the global investor relations program for Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.  Reports to the Executive Vice President, Head of Investor Relations.   

How you’ll CREATE:

• Gather the relevant daily research on UMG, peers and competitors for senior management
• Review and analyze sell-side research and models for accuracy
• Oversee an internal consensus model to provide a consolidated view of external expectations
• Evaluate market data and competitor financial results to help senior management team better assess UMG’s performance relative to peers, and buy-side expectations
• Build and maintain a detailed internal financial model for analyzing business trends
• Help prepare all financial documents, including annual reports, quarterly earnings press releases, earnings call scripts, Q&A, and presentations to communicate financial performance and strategy
• Coordinate quarterly analyst call-back meetings
• Manage IR email inbox
• Work with the finance team to review quarterly financial results and long-term trends
• Act as an ESG point person within IR working closely with the Global Impact Team on all ESG matters, including gathering answers to ESG ratings agency questionnaires and inquiries
• Compile data and IR presentations for Board meetings and internal leadership events
• Develop relationships and help manage contracts with IR service providers, including coordination of Shareholder IDs
• Manage the investor relations website (alongside IT) ensuring that all disclosures, presentations, and company information is accurate and current

Primary Internal and External Relationships:

• Internal contacts: Communications, Global Impact Team, Global Technology Team, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and Legal
• Third party organizations: Nasdaq, Visible Alpha, Bloomberg; Increased exposure to sell-side analysts and buy-side investors over time

Bring your VIBE:

• 2+ years in investment banking, consulting, financial reporting, FP&A, or accounting, with some understanding of the music industry preferred
• Outstanding financial analysis skills, oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail
• A clear and thorough understanding of the financial modeling techniques used by security analysts to project a company's operating and financial performance
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel knowledge and skills. Proficiency with market data providers
• A proactive, energetic, efficient, resourceful team player and individual contributor
• Bachelor's Degree required; finance or accounting background preferred

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.