Analyst, Royalty Operations

Job Overview

As an Analyst in Royalty Operations at Spotify, you will play a crucial role in managing the company's royalty processes across various content types, including music, audiobooks, lyrics, and creator content.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Spotify's label, publishing, lyrics, and audiobook contracts, their implementation in royalty systems, and their impact on royalty calculations and reporting.
• Utilize internal AI tooling to configure contracts in Spotify's royalty systems and verify financial outputs for accuracy.
• Conduct data analyses to address royalty-related queries from internal teams and external partners.
• Support month-end royalty close activities, including reviewing checks, validating calculation outputs, and escalating risks or issues.
• Generate month-end analytics reports to facilitate Content Accounting's sign-off on final royalty figures.
• Contribute to the development of new capabilities for the team, enhancing internal AI tooling as Spotify's business evolves.
• Collaborate closely with Legal & Licensing, Commercial Accounting, Content Accounting, and Financial Engineering teams.

Requirements

• Background in Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a data analyst or technical operations role, preferably in a royalty-related position within the music industry.
• Strong technical and data analysis skills, including proficiency in SQL, Python, BigQuery, or Google Cloud Platform.
• An AI-first approach to problem-solving, with enthusiasm for hands-on building and evolving internal tooling.
• Curiosity about royalties and the music industry, with a desire to understand how Spotify compensates content creators.
• Organizational and flexible mindset, capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy, as the team's work directly impacts payouts to rightsholders.

Work Environment

This role is based in Stockholm and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring in-person attendance three times a week.