Director, Corporate Development
Sony Pictures EntertainmentLondon, England, United Kingdom
Added 20 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£74,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
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About the role
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Overview
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Corporate Development Group is seeking a Director based in London with proven financial and strategic skills and a strong interest in the entertainment industry.
The Director will have the opportunity to apply business and financial expertise to SPE’s growing portfolio of production and digital businesses and contribute to SPE’s strategic direction. The position will support the business leaders of Sony Pictures International Distribution and International Production, among others, and will report to the VP of Corporate Development and work closely with the rest of the global Corporate Development team located in Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities
The Director will lead and execute business and corporate development initiatives across EMEA, such as identifying growth opportunities and evaluating and executing transactions such as merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate investments from both a strategic and financial perspective.
Specific Responsibilities Of The Director Will Include
Overview
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Corporate Development Group is seeking a Director based in London with proven financial and strategic skills and a strong interest in the entertainment industry.
The Director will have the opportunity to apply business and financial expertise to SPE’s growing portfolio of production and digital businesses and contribute to SPE’s strategic direction. The position will support the business leaders of Sony Pictures International Distribution and International Production, among others, and will report to the VP of Corporate Development and work closely with the rest of the global Corporate Development team located in Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities
The Director will lead and execute business and corporate development initiatives across EMEA, such as identifying growth opportunities and evaluating and executing transactions such as merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate investments from both a strategic and financial perspective.
Specific Responsibilities Of The Director Will Include
- Proactively identify opportunities within the market for growth & recommend investments based on an understanding of the business’s strategic priorities.
- Lead detailed financial analyses, valuation analyses and the creation of investment committee materials for new business launches, acquisitions or divestitures.
- Evaluate growth initiatives across the television and digital media landscape, including Pay TV, Free TV and digital platforms, and support regional strategic expansion projects.
- Partner with local management teams to support strategy development, execution, and capital allocation decisions.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 7+ years business experience in investment banking, consulting or corporate / business development.
- Requires experience in the media and entertainment industry (preferred television and/or digital media).
- Knowledge and relationships within the EMEA markets, with an ability to tap into the business community to access research/market intelligence.
- MBA preferred (B.A./B.S. required).
- Strong financial analysis skills; experience in valuation and/or investment analyses.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of business operations.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial reporting and accounting.
- Proven self-starter and independent problem-solving ability with sense to understand implications of work and probe more deeply when presented with inconsistent or interesting findings.
- Proven ability to manage projects from beginning to completion, ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from initiation through completion in a fast-paced environment.
How We Take Care Of You
Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Candidates requiring these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview.
- Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
- A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance.
- Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
- Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
- Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
- Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
- Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
- Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
- Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
- Free counselling and advisory service.
- You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
- The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.
- In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)
Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Candidates requiring these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 1139 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~128k in sampleP25 £57kP75 £104k
£44kmedian £80kgoing rate £75k£129k
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