Manager, Corporate Development, Asia

The role

This Manager will perform financial modeling, commercial analysis, and due diligence for M&A, minority investments, and joint ventures. The role supports the end-to-end deal process and maintains the regional deal pipeline.

What you will do

• Build and own the financial models underpinning valuation and deal structuring.
• Conduct industry and competitor analysis to evaluate potential targets and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in all aspects of due diligence including financial, tax, legal, and operational.
• Coordinate with external advisors and cross-functional teams across Asia, London, and New York.
• Support the end-to-end deal process from initial assessment through closing.
• Draft investment memos to communicate with senior management.
• Maintain the regional deal pipeline.
• Report on the performance of completed investments against the original investment thesis.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, or a quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of five years' experience in corporate development, deal advisory, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or a similar analytical role.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with large datasets, such as digital sales and streaming reports.
• Advanced Excel is essential.
• Ability to craft compelling stories and presentations to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to have

• MBA
• CFA
• equivalent advanced credential
• Python
• SQL
• experience using AI/LLM tools to accelerate analysis

Benefits

• Vibrant global community
• Modern office environment
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Platform to contribute to social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

About the company

Sony Music Entertainment is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan, with a presence in over 100 countries. The company has nurtured iconic artists and produced influential recordings.