M&A Project Manager (M/W)
Believe · Luxembourg
Company Description
- 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 offers 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 Description
Under the responsibility of the Head of M&A, you will play a crucial role in supporting the execution of the Group's music catalogue acquisition strategy.
You will be responsible for managing music catalogue acquisition processes and ensuring efficient execution of asset acquisitions from pricing to deal closing and integration, within a vibrant, creative ecosystem, working closely with senior executives, entrepreneurs, producers, publishers, and artists.
The position is based in Luxembourg. Travel to the Group's headquarters in Paris will be required on an as-needed basis, depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Deal execution:
Analyze past catalogue performance, model future cash flows, and determine acquisition price. You will bring a "hands-on" approach to our catalogue deal flow, showcasing a talent for "financial archaeology" — extracting value and clarity from raw data to support informed decision-making in a fast-paced small-cap environment
Data Management & Automation : Clean, harmonize, and aggregate large volumes of complex data (catalogue reports, CSV/Excel, PDFs) using advanced tools (Power Query, macros, Python, SQL) or AI/LLM technologies to streamline asset analysis and automate reporting dashboards for publishing and recording catalogues.
Coordinate and oversee the due diligence process, including financial, legal, IP, and tax reviews
Negotiate key business and financial terms of the transactions in collaboration with the M&A Senior Lawyer (non-binding agreements, asset purchase agreements)
Prepare detailed investment memoranda and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Prepare post-acquisition integration kick-off meetings, anticipating integration of the catalogues in close collaboration with the PMI team
Qualifications
Master's degree in business or finance
Experience: You have at least 3 years of experience in Transaction Services, M&A advisory, or Corporate M&A (experience in IP acquisition is a plus)
Hard Skills:
Proven ability to operate credibly with entrepreneurs, senior executives, and investors
Data Processing & Analytics : Strong ability to manage, process, and consolidate large datasets. Hands-on experience with data automation tools (Power Query, macros, Python, SQL, or AI/Generative LLM prompt execution for data workflows) applied to financial or operational data.
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides
Excellent financial, valuation, and strategic analysis skills
- Fluent English required, French is a strong plus
Additional Information
SET 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
Health insurance 100% paid by Believe for the employee’s enrollment
Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist
Life insurance 100% paid by Believe
Meal vouchers Sodexo
- Office location : Place de la Gare L-1616 Luxembourg
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