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Junior Analyst, Corporate Finance

Joining a global Corporate Finance team, the Junior Analyst will be based in our London office and highly involved with Kobalt’s deal processes. Working closely with our senior management team, creative, legal and accounting teams, the team oversees all financial forecasting activities, deployment tracking as well as supporting writer signings and MandA activities.

Alongside the support of a more experienced financial analyst, you will undertake investment evaluations, catalogue and company acquisitions as well as the signing of various bands, artists and songwriters.

See below for what skills and experience we are looking for, but the ideal candidate for this position is ambitious but also flexible and can adapt to growing and changing environments. You also have a keen interest in the music industry and a passion for making the industry more fair and rewarding for creators.

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WHAT DOES A JUNIOR ANALYST AT KOBALT DO?

- Perform benchmarking and data analysis to evaluate potential new advances.

- Partner with the Creative team to analyse new signings and support negotiations.

- Help build financial models to evaluate the value of assets as well as assist in monitoring deal performance and forecasting.

- Assist senior members of the team with catalogue and company acquisitions and any other financial due diligence.

- Conduct industry and deal specific research or support the team with various presentations.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR

If you don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out in this advert, we would still love to hear from you so please explain what you would bring to the team in your cover letter.

- It’s preferred if you have a relevant background in Finance, including Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting or economics, or experience in an investment environment such as investment banking, PE or VC, consultancy, intellectual property, investment management or with a major corporation.

- You have strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data providing meaningful and useful analysis for decision making purposes so intermediate proficiency in Excel is required.

- You have an ability to formulate opinions and discuss merits and weaknesses of potential investments is essential.

- You are a team player with strong communication and presentation skills, ensuring clear and accurate presentation of findings to stakeholders.

- You have an ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, data inputs and stakeholders within tight deadlines in a highly productive environment.

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!

WHY CHOOSE US

At Kobalt we’ve prioritized creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists.

We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Phoebe Bridgers, Nick Cave, Wolf Alice and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag N Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

Work-Life Balance: Our hybrid work model ensures close relationships with your team, the perks of office life, and the flexibility to work from home.

Global Corporate Discounts: You get access to Perkbox gives you access to over 4,000 perks and discounts worldwide.

Leave Entitlement: On top of generous leave entitlement, our offices close between Christmas andamp; New Years Days, plus we give 4 additional days a year for self-care. In the summer period, we also enjoy Friday afternoons off during July and August.

Good Vibes: We provide a subscription to Calm, access to the Perkbox Wellbeing Hub, and an employee assistance program to support your well-being.

Family friendly benefits: Enhanced health insurance, pension and parental leave entitlement.

Learning Opportunities: We offer a range of tools and support to help you stay on track with your development goals, so you can grow and succeed in your career.

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