Kobalt Music is hiring for an Analyst to join the global Corporate Finance team in Los Angeles. In this investment role you will play a key part in Kobalt’s deals process, working with senior dealmakers to evaluate all catalogue and company acquisitions, as well as the signing of bands, artists and songwriters. Alongside teammates in London, New York and LA, you will assess high value deals across all of Kobalt’s international offices.

The Corporate Finance team oversees all financial aspects of deals, working closely with our senior management, strategy, creative, and legal & business affairs teams to complete financial modelling and assist with post-closing integration and analysis.

WHAT DOES A CORPORATE FINANCE ASSOCIATE AT KOBALT DO?

• 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.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• 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.

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 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. A full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

LA Pay Transparency Law: The range provided is for Los Angeles-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than Los Angeles may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $70,000 - $76,500