Project Manager - M&A

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe oCers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers.With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards.Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law. Ready to set the tone with Believe ?Job DescriptionThe Eastern Europe SCA (small catalog acquisition) Project Manager will be responsiblefor managing all catalogue acquisition processes within the region and ensuring efficientexecution of transactions from pricing to deal closing & integration. The Project Managerwill directly report to General Manager Operations with dotted line to VP CatalogAcquisitionKEY RESPONISBILITIES Manage end-to-end catalogue acquisition processes across Eastern EuropecountriesOversee and prioritize the deal pipeline in collaboration with local teams -assessing deal eligibility and attractivityAnalyze past catalogue performance, model future cash flows andetermine target acquisition priceNegotiate key business and financial terms of the transactions incollaboration with the Catalogue Acquisition Lawyer and the local team (non-binding agreements, asset purchase agreements)Prepare post-merger integration kick-off meetings, anticipating potentialchallenges and engaging relevant expert teams early in the processQualificationsMaster’s degree in business or financeMinimum 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance, M&A or TransactionServices, with a proven track record of executing M&A transactions (experiencein IP acquisition is a plus)Strong analytical profile with deep understanding of valuation techniquesand financial modelingExcellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influenceand collaborate effectively across multiple teams and geographiesFluent in English, both spoken and writtenAdditional InformationSET THE TONE WITH US​Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company! ​At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. ​We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. ​​We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. ​We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. ​​ROCK THE JOB ​Tailor-made training and coaching program ​Remote working policy​A well-being program​Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist​Contractor role​​SING IN HARMONY​Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.​Shaping Together: A Group-wide event focused on volunteerism and community impact ​We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.