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Universal Music Group is looking for a highly motivated person to work as part of the Global Rights & Society Relations (“GRSR”) team focusing on Neighbouring Rights.
The role will cover two main areas. The first is to lead and oversee all data and analytical aspects of UMG’s global neighbouring rights in the context of the broader global Neighbouring Rights market. This person will be expected to initiate and perform a wide-ranging set of analytical research projects and deliver logical, evidence-based results. The ability to build analysis that can help resolve issues and highlight business opportunities for the team will be vital so an eye for detail to spot trends, anomalies and deviations in business data, and a creative and open approach to building and presenting results are a must, as is the curiosity to continually challenge and question this data.
The second area is to be the Finance Business Partner for Universal’s Artist Neighbouring Rights Service trading as Perform Neighbouring Rights. This will involve being responsible for all financial aspects of Perform NR, including deal negotiation support (deal modeling, advance calculations), revenue recognition, oversight of royalty processing, advance recoupment tracking and preparation of data and analytics for client business reviews.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team with a commitment to deliver excellent standards of service for all UMG’s Labels and Artists. It is essential that the individual has an interest in being part of a developing department with a constructive approach to change. This is a challenging role which offers a real opportunity to contribute to a growing part of our business.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
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Time & work management
Teamwork & collaboration
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Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.
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