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About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

At Sony Music, we are passionate about helping our artists succeed in an industry that sees constant change and innovation. The Strategy & Investments team is on the front lines, ensuring that we work with the most exciting music and technology startups. We strive to be ahead of the curve and shape how customers connect with artists and content they love. In addition, we work closely with all of Sony Music's business units, producing insightful analyses that inform senior management and influence key business decisions.

The Analyst position will work with the Strategy & Investments team to evaluate investment opportunities and support development of the company's strategy, helping to set the overall strategic direction of the company with respect to its priorities and deal-making. The role will form a critical part of the team and predominantly focus on tracking and analyzing trends and opportunities in the music landscape, as well as assessing potential investments across a broad set of companies in the media and entertainment sector. The Analyst position will also provide support for various strategic initiatives, gathering and synthesizing data to help the team develop actionable takeaways.

• Play a role in evaluating Sony Music's strategic direction by conducting rigorous industry research and analysis, closely monitoring ongoing developments in the music market and broader media landscape, and preparing relevant analyses and strategic insight reports
• Coordinate with other teams and functions to gather, analyze, and synthesize findings on company data and market intelligence
• Support the Strategy & Investments team to identify, research, and form investment cases for potential target investments aligned with the group's strategic priorities, as well as review inbound investment opportunities
• Contribute to investment and acquisition deal processes, including working cross-functionally with labels and business units across SME to conduct due diligence and support equity negotiations
• Prepare financial valuation models for a variety of companies in the digital media ecosystem, including assessing market size and growth, projecting company financials, benchmarking to comparables, scenario analysis, evaluating synergies, and determining rate of return
• Support the team producing investment presentations and approval memos for senior management and board meetings
• Engage with SME's global affiliates on local investments, and assist or advise as needed
• Prepare regular status updates on industry activity and opportunities under consideration for senior management.

• Exceptional Excel skills with strong financial analysis and valuation modelling abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in PowerPoint and flair for presenting analysis clearly and creatively
• Exceptional research and data analysis capabilities
• 0-2 years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or comparable position in a digital media company preferred
• Passion for music and deep interest in the media & tech sector
• Ability to provide accurate and timely results under tight schedules and while managing multiple priorities
• Proactive self-starter with agility to flex from high-level strategist and tactical thinker to practical implementation and day-to-day execution
• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to come up with creative inputs, suggestions, and solutions to a variety of business problems
• Adept at working with people at various levels/functions and enjoy both collaborative and self-directed projects
• 4-year undergraduate degree required.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly