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Analyst – Corporate Finance

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Kobalt Music Group

Kobalt Music Group

501-1,000 employees

Music publishing and rights management services

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Legal
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$70k - $76.5kAnnually

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Corporate Finance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 3+ years’ experience in an investment environment (investment banking, PE or VC, consultancy, intellectual property, investment management, music organization or major corporation); most importantly, you are comfortable working in fast-paced environment where a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights for decision making purposes.
  • High level of proficiency in Excel, including experience in preparing financial models.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain findings to stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Confidence in teamwork with a keen interest in and core attributes relevant to people management; previous experience in supervising, managing and motivating team members is beneficial.
  • A passion for music and the creative industries.
Responsibilities
  • Provide training to and review work of junior team members.
  • Build financial models to perform asset valuations and cash flow analyses.
  • Create investment memorandums to outline deal structures and provide recommendations.
  • Assist in deal performance monitoring and forecasting.
  • Support senior team members with catalog and company acquisitions.
  • Assist with financial due diligence.
  • Conduct industry and deal specific research.
  • Support the team with presentations.

Kobalt Music Group operates in the global music industry, providing services to artists, songwriters, publishers, and music labels. The company offers a range of services including music publishing, rights management, and royalty collection. Kobalt's technology platform allows clients to access real-time data about their income and activities, ensuring they have full visibility over their earnings and rights. This focus on transparency and control distinguishes Kobalt from traditional music services. The company uses a performance-based revenue model, meaning it only earns when its clients do, and it allows creators to retain 100% ownership of their work. Kobalt's goal is to empower music creators by enhancing their financial returns and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kobalt's recent $450 million revolving credit facility and $266.5 million raised through asset-backed securities significantly boost its financial stability and growth potential.
  • Partnerships with platforms like beatBread and signing deals with indie publishers like Umbrella Songs expand Kobalt's service offerings and client base.
  • The launch of the updated Client Portal with the 'Collection Gap' tool demonstrates Kobalt's commitment to innovation and enhancing client experience.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the music industry means Kobalt must continuously innovate to maintain its edge over traditional and emerging music services.
  • High-profile executive departures to competitors, such as Tom Sansone to SoundCloud, could impact Kobalt's strategic direction and operational efficiency.

What makes Kobalt Music Group unique

  • Kobalt leverages advanced technology to provide real-time access to income and activity data, ensuring unparalleled transparency for clients.
  • The company's performance-based revenue model aligns its interests with those of its clients, unlike traditional music services that may have conflicting priorities.
  • Kobalt's flexible contracts allow creators to retain 100% ownership of their work, offering more control over their future compared to conventional music deals.