Director (f/m/d) Corporate Development & M&A

As Director 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.

Responsibilities

Turn ambiguous, high-stakes questions into fact-based choices for leadership; 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; Own the execution of internal transformational initiatives to realize organizational change; Lead the development of new growth platforms via corporate innovation, partnerships (from identification to implementation), and strategic M&A (from opportunity sourcing to financial, strategic, and commercial assessment); 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

Requirements

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; Strong passion for innovation and digital media; Outstanding problem-structuring and qualitative/quantitative analytical skills, combined with impeccable attention to detail; First-class written and verbal communication skills with full fluency in English; Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to successfully manage senior stakeholders and exert influence without formal authority; Highly autonomous, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset, complemented by robust organizational skills; Proven comfort with ambiguity and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; Track record of collaborating effectively as part of high-performing teams

Nice to have

Prior experience in the entertainment or music industry; Proficiency in an additional language (such as German or Spanish)

Benefits

Structured development programs; Full access to BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University; Elite training opportunities with leading global academic institutions such as INSEAD, Harvard, and Stanford; Modern, state-of-the-art office in Berlin; Career growth and direct exposure to senior leadership; Fully funded public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket); Urban Sports Club discounts; Company bike leasing (JobRad); Exclusive Bertelsmann employee discounts