Sourcing Manager / A&R – Music Financing Platform
Location: London, UK (hybrid working, 3 days in office)
Salary – £dependent on experience + equity
This incredibly fast-paced start-up is transforming the way independent artists monetise their music. With offices already in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami, they are now expanding into London. This vacancy will be one of their first 2 key hires in the UK!
Company Overview:
Founded in 2022, this company is revolutionising finances for independent music artists by offering cash flow options for monetising master catalogues and tracks—opportunities once reserved for top-tier artists.
Using a data-driven approach with advanced prediction and risk assessment, they provide innovative catalogue pricing and management.
Launched in May 2023 by ex-executives from major streaming platforms, the company has raised over $120 million from leading VCs and funded hundreds of artists, with deals up to $2M each.
With offices in NYC, LA, and Miami, they offer competitive benefits, flexible time off, and a hybrid work model. Join a transformative company that’s making a real impact on artists’ lives in an inspiring and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do:
In this role, you'll blend commercial acumen with a passion for music, working at the intersection of analytics and artist relations. You'll lead negotiations, close deals, and support artists through the royalty transaction process.
This position will evolve into a people-management role as the company expands, offering substantial career progression for the right person! Hustle, hard work, and tenacity are essential in this dynamic start-up environment.
Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Collaborate with A&R, Underwriting, Legal, and Finance teams to lead, negotiate, and close strategic opportunities that meet both company and artist objectives.
- Data Analysis: Analyze and organize artists' financial data and royalty statements to create suitable commercial propositions.
- Sales Process: Focus on the final stages of the sales process, including overseeing the pitch document, closing deals, and managing the royalty rights transfer process.
- Cross-Functional Role: Operate at the intersection of music, operations, and data analytics, directly contributing to the democratization of music catalog monetization.
- Track key deal points and conversations using internal tools like HubSpot, Airtable, and Notion.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in music fintech.
- Artist Relations: Build rapport with mid-market and independent artists.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or relevant finance/professional services.
- Ability to decipher data and craft a suitable pricing plan/ forecasting model for artists
- Understanding of the music industry and ability to navigate complex deal structures.
- Experience in opportunity and risk assessment, with informed decision-making skills during negotiations.
- Ability to interpret and synthesize legal agreements.
- Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for a startup environment.
- Passion for music and culture, with an interest in new business models for artists.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Why should you apply?
- Be part of an innovative, fast-growing startup
- Directly impact the future of artist monetisation
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with flexible work options and an equity slice
- Future people-management opportunities as the company grows!