Head of Catalogue Integration at Believe

Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop local artists and labels in the digital ecosystem by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. 

Its 2,037 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support local artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. 

To support our fast-growing presence on all continents, we are constantly looking for new Believers to join us and make a stronger and more positive impact on the music industry!

Believe is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9).

Ready to #setthetone with Believe ? 

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, dynamic, experienced and strategically minded Head of Catalogue Integration to lead the end-to-end integration of newly acquired music catalogues into our operational framework. As a key member of the PMI Team, the Head of Catalogue Integration will play a central role in expanding and optimizing Believe’s music catalogue portfolio in close collaboration with the M&A team and international stakeholders. This role bridges strategy and execution, ensuring that catalogue acquisitions deliver their full operational and financial potential.

The Head of Catalogue Integration will be reporting into the Customer Finance Director within the Operations department.

She/He will co-lead the PMI Operations Team together with the Head of Label Integration, backing up each other as necessary. She/He will manage an operational team of 5 to 7 people (project managers, experts in artist contracts, royalty specialists and supply chain specialists).

We are looking for someone who brings expertise and energy: a structured thinker, a natural collaborator, and a positive leader who can inspire teams, drive clarity, and solve complex problems with enthusiasm.

She/He will address the following activities:
 

DIAGNOSE / STRUCTURE / BUILD

• Understand the priorities with the Global PMI Office and lead due diligence with the M&A, legal teams as well as regional managers to ensure the strategic and financial viability of each acquisition
• Work closely with Operations Teams to identify and mitigate operational risks, and develop strategic insights to support deal structures and integration of newly acquired catalogues
• Define roadmaps with clear milestones across Finance, Product, Legal, Operations and customer service.
• Build and continuously refine the catalogue integration framework: playbooks, business case, process mapping, standard operating models, gap analysis matrix.
• Develop a scalable methodology to support Believe’s growing acquisition pipeline.

COMMUNICATE EFFICIENTLY

• Act as the main liaison between Local and Central teams, and ensure consistent communication to foster transparency and adoption
• Ensure Go-to-market and Change management (communication, training, …)  in coordination with operations and go-to-market teams.
• Report regularly to executive leadership

DELIVER AGAINST TIGHT DEADLINES

• Organize, lead and recruit the PMI Project team members for Catalogue acquisition
• Monitor the operational execution and oversee critical milestones: catalogue onboarding, rights validation, contracts setting, royalty configuration and reporting readiness …
• Resolve deadlock situations and escalate as necessary
• Continuously improve the methodology through post-mortem documents, KPIs and best practice sharing.

• Proven experience (8+ years) managing post-merger projects or business development across multiple countries or business units.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, organizational, and change management skills.
• Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, be solution-driven in difficult situations with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability, with a collaborative mindset and influencing skills with C-level stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and French, another European language is a plus.
• Good understanding of music rights and digital distribution is a plus

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a critical role in building the company’s growth trajectory while being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of independent music ownership worldwide
• Collaborative and international work environment

SET THE TONE WITH US:

​Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!  ​

At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. ​

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. ​

​We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. ​

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. ​

ROCK THE JOB ​

• Tailor-made training and coaching program ​

• Remote working policy​

• A wellness program "Pauses" with many activities and animations in-house​

• Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist​

• A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant​

• Individual or family health insurance​

• CSE benefits ​

• A rooftop​

• A gym with free classes​

​SING IN HARMONY ​

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.​

• Implementation of the sustainable mobility package “Forfait mobilité durable” => Reimbursement of up to 600€ for public transport/low carbon footprint​

• 5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)​

​We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.