Manager, Corporate Development - The Orchard

The role

This person will drive M&A transactions, strategic investments, and global growth opportunities. They will lead deal execution, build financial models, and present recommendations to senior executive leadership.

What you will do

• Lead transactions from start to finish including evaluation, structuring, due diligence, and valuation
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, investors, and founders
• Build sophisticated financial models and conduct macro-level analyses
• Synthesize financial and strategic analysis into decks and memos for senior executive leadership
• Monitor regional markets, industry trends, and competitive landscapes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in a corporate development role at a media & entertainment company or in investment banking or management consulting focused on the media & entertainment industry
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and Excel skills
• Experience analyzing and drawing actionable conclusions from large, complex data sets
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills

Nice to have

• Strong understanding of and passion for the evolving music, digital media and technology landscape

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage
• 401K + employer matching
• Company-paid identity theft protection
• Resources for pets, mental health and meditation
• 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
• Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Time off for a winter recess

About the company

The Orchard is a leading global music distributor and Artist & Label services company operating in 50+ markets worldwide. It specializes in artist-focused services including marketing, sync licensing, and digital and physical distribution solutions.