Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Corporate Development Group is seeking a Senior Analyst (M&A) with proven financial and strategic skills and a strong interest in the entertainment industry. The Senior Analyst will have the opportunity to apply business and financial expertise to M&A transactions and strategic initiatives for various SPE business units, including digital media, television, and motion pictures. The Senior Analyst will be involved in identifying growth opportunities globally and evaluating proposed transactions from a strategic and financial perspective. The Senior Analyst plays a key role in merger & acquisitions (M&A) deal flow, and interfaces with internal clients across SPE’s operating groups, including senior executives, and third parties. The position reports directly to a VP of Corporate Development. The ideal candidate for this role will have 2-4 years of experience working for a prominent investment bank or private equity firm who wants to make the jump to deal-making and strategy in the Media and Entertainment business. Core responsibilities:
Perform and oversee complex financial modeling and analysis for potential transactions including bottoms-up operating models and valuations
Provide financial, analytical modeling, detailed due diligence, and strategic support for evaluating potential M&A candidates, joint venture partners, and business development growth initiatives
Perform due diligence, prepare presentations for senior management, and coordinate with senior executives to support and execute transactions
Perform industry due diligence including market research of industry metrics, trends, and competitive analysis
Maintain an up-to-date view on market research related to the industry
Formulate and prepare presentations to share findings and recommendations for divisional and senior management critical to the decision-making process
Conduct ad-hoc analyses at the request of senior executives
Other projects as needed
Experience and Skills Desired:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate / business development
Experience in M&A, including detailed financial and valuation modeling
Experience in entertainment and/or media preferred
B.S / B.A. required
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Hypotheses driven and comfortable with ambiguity
Ability to logically break down approach and assumptions
Experience developing compelling business cases and presentations
Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multi-task
Ability to work in a team and on a standalone basis
Ability to develop a collaborative rapport with divisional executives and teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].