Senior Analyst, Corporate Business Development & Strategy

Job Description

The Job

The Senior Analyst of Corporate Business Development & Strategy position supports WarnerMedia in the development of strategic growth opportunities and the execution of corporate transactions. The team collaborates with partners across all divisions at the WarnerMedia Studios & Networks Group – including the Warner Bros. Pictures Group, HBO and HBO Max, the Warner Bros. Television Group, Global Brands & Experiences (including Wizarding World and DC Entertainment), Kids/Young Adults/Classics (including Cartoon Network and Adult Swim), T-Nets (including TNT and TBS), and Studio Operations – to develop strategic analyses and recommendations for WarnerMedia senior management on high-profile projects and in a fast-paced environment.

This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about media & entertainment and who wants to gain a broad understanding of television, theatrical, streaming platforms, content, networks, and brands & experiences. Working closely with senior management throughout WarnerMedia puts the Senior Analyst in a unique position to experience high-level strategic decision-making firsthand and to build meaningful working relationships with key executives.

Specific responsibilities include: (1) providing financial and strategic support in executing transactions, partnerships, investments and joint ventures; (2) evaluating new business development initiatives; and (3) assisting in the development of global long-term strategy for WarnerMedia Studios & Networks divisions.

The Daily
• Provides financial and strategic support in evaluating and executing transactions, joint venture partnerships, new business models, and cross-divisional business development initiatives
• Develops comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses, including returns analysis and sensitivities
• Assists with commercial and financial due diligence
• Prepares internal presentations highlighting strategic rationale, key considerations, upside opportunities, potential risks, etc.
• Assists teammates and divisional counterparts in the development of long-term global strategy for WarnerMedia divisions
• Conducts research to help inform WarnerMedia strategic priorities
• Prepares comprehensive business plans for new growth initiatives, including expansion internationally and into new businesses
• Performs financial analyses to evaluate strategic alternatives and new investment opportunities
• Closely monitors industry trends and competitive dynamics, and prepares presentations summarizing industry segments and individual companies.

The Essentials
• 2-3 years experience at a leading investment bank, strategy consulting firm, or related industry (media and entertainment, digital, tech) company required
• BA/BS degree required
• Advanced financial modeling skills; high proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Must have strong quantitative and analytical skills and be able to think strategically
• Must have strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Passion for media and entertainment

Work Location: Burbank, CA preferred. May work a hybrid schedule.

This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. WarnerMedia requires anyone working in our workplaces in the US to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnvbk5-3-137-187-233-42 in your application.