Sony Music Global - Business Analyst (Year in Industry)

• This role is aimed at penultimate-year undergraduate students seeking a placement year in industry as part of their degree. • Although it is welcome, you do not need previous experience in music, banking, consulting or corporate finance. What matters most is your ability to learn quickly, think critically and approach unfamiliar problems and ambiguity with rigour and enthusiasm. • You are intellectually curious, analytical and motivated by the opportunity to learn, contribute and make an impact. • You have a strong interest in media, entertainment, technology and digital business, and enjoy understanding how innovation creates new opportunities, changes consumer behaviour and transforms industries. A passion for music is a plus. • You are excited by the potential of AI and emerging technologies and interested in how they can be applied to solve business problems, improve decision-making and create concrete opportunities for growth. • You are comfortable working with data, numbers and technology. You have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, an interest in data visualisation tools such as Sigma, Power BI, Tableau or Alteryx, and some exposure to quantitative analysis, financial modelling or data-driven problem solving. SQL skills are a plus. • You take ownership of your work, pay close attention to detail and are committed to producing high-quality output. • You are organised and dependable, able to balance multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines while working both independently and as part of a team. • You enjoy gathering information, understanding complex issues and turning analysis into clear, practical recommendations. • You value collaboration, act with integrity and actively seek, receive and apply feedback as part of your continued development. • What you'll gain: • Exposure to high-profile digital deals and strategic projects. • Opportunities to learn directly from experienced commercial and business development leaders. • Hands-on experience applying data analysis, automation and AI in a real business environment. • A deeper understanding of the global music industry and digital media ecosystem. • Experience that will accelerate your development, regardless of the career path you choose after university. • What we give you: • What we give you: • An annual salary of £28,480 (London Living Wage) • You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day • A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best • Investment in your professional growth and development such as focused workshops and a dedicated mentor, enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next • We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives • We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There’s also time off over winter break