About The Orchard The Orchard is a leading global music distributor and Artist & Label services company operating in 50+ markets worldwide. The Orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global music industry. We specialize in being artist focused, blending industry expertise and technology, leveraging data to drive success, and providing streamlined digital and physical distribution solutions.

The Orchard’s comprehensive artist & label services offerings include marketing, sync licensing, premium video services, transparent data analysis, advertising, rights management, radio promotion, D2C, and more. The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. The Orchard has an immediate opening for a Corporate Development Analyst.

This (pre-MBA) position supports The Orchard in M&A, the execution of corporate transactions, and the development of strategic growth opportunities. This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about media & entertainment and who wants to gain a broad understanding of music, technology, and digital networks businesses. Working closely with senior management throughout The Orchard puts the Business Analyst in a unique position to experience high-level strategic decision-making firsthand, and to help drive growth and be empowered to deliver impactful business analysis across the organization.

What You'Ll Do

Execute detailed financial models and other analyses to facilitate decision making Understand and stay current on various regional markets and industry trends, the competitive landscape, and internal product development efforts to evaluate business opportunities Analyze financial and non-financial data to draw conclusions and make recommendations to management Own day-to-day work for strategic team including materials preparation, financial planning, senior management presentations, budgeting process, and communication to cross functional teams Prepare financial models for new signings, acquisitions, and business ventures as required Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with key internal and external partners, investors, industry experts and within the start-up ecosystem Assist in and coordinate due diligence, valuation and other relevant analyses for potential M&A, investment and strategic partnership opportunities

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 2+ years’ of experience working in a strategic capacity in consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy roles.

Corporate Development Analyst - The Orchard