Director Corporate Development & M&A

As Director (f/m/d) Corporate Development & M&A, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative and forward-thinking opportunities that define BMG’s next chapter. You will work closely with the BMG Executive Management Team, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to turn high-priority opportunities into decision-ready plans and measurable value. This role reports to the VP of Corporate Development.

What You'll Be Doing

Inform enterprise decisions: Turn ambiguous, high-stakes questions into fact-based choices for leadership, including:

• Develop insightful, evidence-based perspectives through deep market, trend, and competitor analysis.
• Distill clear, data-backed strategic options and compelling recommendations.
• Translate decisions into aligned, actionable implementation roadmaps.

Deliver priority outcomes: Structure, mobilize, and drive internally- and externally-focused value creation initiatives in close collaboration with cross-functional, international teams, including:

• Own the execution of internal transformational initiatives to realize organizational change.
• Lead the development of new growth platforms via corporate innovation (e.g., the development and application of AI technologies across global teams), partnerships (from identification to implementation), and strategic M&A (from opportunity sourcing to financial, strategic, and commercial assessment).

Steer strategic progress: Support effective governance and shareholder alignment, including:

• Develop, implement, and support effective mechanisms for internal governance.
• Prepare regular shareholder engagement materials covering the latest market developments, their implications, and BMG’s business priorities.

Qualifications

• Your Status: You have 4–6 years of professional experience, ideally in a top-tier strategy consulting firm (equivalent to Senior Associate / Consultant or junior Project Leader / Engagement Manager level) or an equivalent high-impact corporate strategy/M&A role.
• Industry Passion: A strong passion for innovation and digital media; prior experience in the entertainment or music industry is a plus, but not required.
• Analytical Skills: Outstanding problem-structuring and qualitative/quantitative analytical skills, combined with impeccable attention to detail.
• Communication: First-class written and verbal communication skills with full fluency in English; proficiency in an additional language (such as German or Spanish) is a plus.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to successfully manage senior stakeholders and exert influence without formal authority.
• Mindset: A highly autonomous, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset, complemented by robust organizational skills.
• Adaptability: Proven comfort with ambiguity and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Collaboration: A track record of collaborating effectively as part of high-performing teams.

Now, What's In It For You

• Exceptional Learning & Development: Take advantage of structured development programs, full access to BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University, and elite training opportunities with leading global academic institutions such as INSEAD, Harvard, and Stanford.
• Prime Berlin Location: Work from our modern, state-of-the-art office situated in one of the city’s most prestigious areas in the heart of Berlin.
• Career Growth: Secure long-term career development and growth opportunities supported by a global organization that actively invests in its people and offers direct exposure to senior leadership and high-stakes strategic topics.
• Collaborative & Inclusive Environment: Join an appreciative, diverse, and close-knit international team, all united by a shared passion for music and creativity.
• Values-Driven Culture: Experience a unique corporate culture built on trust, mutual support, and entrepreneurial freedom.
• Attractive Benefits: Receive a fully funded public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket), Urban Sports Club discounts, company bike leasing (JobRad), exclusive Bertelsmann employee discounts, and more.

Ready to shape the future of music?