Великобритания
СШАCorporate Development Contractor
2 нед. назад
ВеликобританияСШАRemote
Contract position in corporate development at , a music creation platform company with remote work culture in the US and UK.
О компании
- is a creative platform for people who make music. Serious producers choose Sounds to bring their ideas to life. A subscription to inspires and accelerates creative success for digital music creators with an industry-leading catalog of sounds and samples and an expanding AI stack. With a rent-to-own marketplace of DAWs and plugins, the experience seamlessly integrates into any music production workflow, regardless of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Via , an unparalleled team of sound designers and sample creators are fueling the success of a growing global community of chart-topping producers, students, and DIY creators.
- At , DISCO is a rallying cry for collaboration, accountability, and unity within our organization; Direct, Inclusive, Together, Creator Centric, and Optimistic. Our shared success depends on our ability to support one another, work well together, and communicate directly. By embracing flexibility and a unified approach, we can navigate anything that’s thrown at us. embraces a culture of remote work. You’ll see your colleagues showing up from across the US and the UK. In order to keep us working well as a team, we have regular communication, including Town Halls, departmental all-hands and get-togethers. When you join , you join a network of colleagues, peers, and collaborators. Are you ready?
Обязанности
- The Corporate Development Contractor blends strategic market thinking with operational business rigor. Over a 3-6 month engagement, you'll support the VP, Corporate Development in shaping and executing 's M&A strategy in a fast-changing external market, working directly alongside our VP, Corporate Development across the full deal lifecycle: origination, research and pipeline management, strategic deal thesis formation, cross-functional alignment, valuation, diligence, transaction execution, and post-merger integration.
- Internally, you'll act as a strategic business partner to leaders across , helping shape the growth, performance, and direction of the business by working directly with business unit leadership teams to understand performance drivers, evaluate growth opportunities, and ensure the business operates with strong economic discipline.
- This work sits at the intersection of Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, and Business Insight, bringing analytical rigor and strategic thinking to key business decisions. Translating market signals and complex data into actionable insight, supporting capital allocation decisions, and identifying opportunities to accelerate growth and operational improvement will be critical to your success.
Требования
- 6+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or a related field, with direct M&A execution experience.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, with the ability to build and interpret complex financial models.
- A track record of leading or supporting due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration workstreams.
- Excellent market research and competitive analysis skills, with the ability to translate data and market signals into clear, actionable insight.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials and presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Comfort operating with ambiguity, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, and driving projects forward with high autonomy.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA a plus.
Будет плюсом
- Experience in music, creator tools, subscription/SaaS, or the broader creative or entertainment industry.
- Prior in-house corporate development experience at a high-growth technology or consumer company.
- Familiarity with product analytics and metrics to support diligence and performance evaluation.
- Experience using AI tools to accelerate research, modeling, or workflow execution.
- The national pay range for this role is $13,000 - $15,000/Monthly. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.
Другое
- Location: Hybrid – London, UK or New York City
- Primary Point of Contact: VP, Corporate Development
- Support the VP, Corporate Development on active M&A transactions during the engagement, including origination, research and pipeline management, strategic deal thesis formation, cross-functional alignment, valuation, diligence, transaction execution, and post-merger integration.
- Support the identification and evaluation of M&A opportunities, partnerships, and strategic investments relevant to the broader business.
- Lead early-stage opportunity assessment, including market analysis, strategic fit evaluation, deal memo development, and financial modeling.
- Partner with Finance and Legal teams to lead due diligence and integration planning when relevant.
- Support outreach and diligence conversations with acquisition targets and external advisors, under direction of the VP, Corporate Development.
- Monitor market developments, competitor activity, and industry trends that could impact broader strategy.
- Deliver competitive intelligence and market insight, including research, development, and presentation of insights on the competitive landscape, industry challenges, and new business opportunities.
- Communicate market insights to inform leadership decision-making
- Analyze prioritized areas of opportunity and deliver testable hypotheses and recommendations for new business development
- Conduct buy / build / partner analysis for new business opportunities to inform the right execution pathway for delivering on ’s strategic objectives.