Manager, Corporate Development

46363

Los Angeles, CA, US, 90038

Research

Los Angeles

Full-Time

On-Site

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Overview:

The Paramount Skydance Corporate Development Group is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing, and integrating/separating the company’s strategic acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and joint ventures. The Manager role will work with team members and senior leadership throughout the Paramount Skydance business units to assess and execute external transaction opportunities and internal business-building opportunities. The Group has a process that governs the organization’s M&A activities. Within that framework, the individual is expected to work and make decisions with some level of independence. For unresolved issues, the individual is expected to recommend a course of action for discussion. The individual will have the opportunity to develop close working relationships with key leaders at and beyond Paramount Skydance, and as such will need to exercise good judgment and quick thinking.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate with team members, senior management, business units, and outside advisors to identify and assess potential external transactions in the form of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and business development opportunities
Assist with transaction execution, including developing valuation analyses and transaction briefing materials and coordinating due diligence efforts
Conduct research on target companies, competitors, and market dynamics to support opportunity evaluation
Build financial and operating models; develop various financial analyses including discounted cash flow, merger analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analyses, and general financial statement analyses; present analytics to an executive audience
Track current deal flow and proactive & reactive pipelines
Build strong working relationships across the Paramount Skydance organization

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years at a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm preferred
Bachelor’s Degree required (with preference for an MBA)
Strong interest in the intersection of Media and Technology

Additional Qualifications:

Deep financial modeling expertise with knowledge of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent research skills and ability to prioritize, synthesize, and present information in written format
Attention to detail
Ability to work skillfully and on multiple projects at once
Comfort operating in environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities
Strong interpersonal skills with the solid ability to persuade others, build consensus, and work in a team

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $120,400.00 - 165,600.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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