M&A Project Manager (Music Catalogue Acquisitions)

About the role

Believe, a global artist development company operating in 50+ countries, is looking for an M&A Project Manager to support the Group's music catalogue acquisition strategy under the Head of M&A. The role manages music catalogue acquisitions from pricing to deal closing and integration, working with senior executives, entrepreneurs, producers, publishers and artists. It is based in Luxembourg, with occasional travel to the Group's headquarters in Paris.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse past catalogue performance, model future cash flows and determine acquisition prices, bringing a hands-on approach to deal flow
• Clean, harmonise and aggregate large volumes of complex data (catalogue reports, CSV/Excel, PDFs) using Power Query, macros, Python, SQL or AI/LLM tools to automate reporting dashboards
• Oversee due diligence, including financial, legal, IP and tax reviews
• Negotiate key business and financial terms with the M&A Senior Lawyer (non-binding agreements, asset purchase agreements)
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Organise post-acquisition integration kick-off meetings with the PMI team

Required profile

• Master's degree in business or finance
• At least 3 years of experience in transaction services, M&A advisory or corporate M&A; IP acquisition experience is a plus
• Ability to work credibly with entrepreneurs, senior executives and investors
• Fluent English; French is a strong plus

Required skills

• Data processing and analytics: Power Query, macros, Python, SQL, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides
• Financial, valuation and strategic analysis

What we offer

• Tailor-made training and coaching programme
• Remote working policy
• Well-being programme, fully paid health insurance and life insurance, meal vouchers
• Ambassador programme and volunteering events