Spotify
Royalty Operations, Senior Analyst
TLDR
Drive efficiency and transparency in royalty operations by leveraging data and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support Spotify’s creator ecosystem.
What You'll Do
Partner with Accounting and cross-functional teams to configure licensing agreements in our royalty systems, including implementing rates, validating calculations, and supporting sign-off
Build and maintain tools that improve the accuracy and efficiency of contract setup and royalty operations
Own monthly royalty reporting to rightsholders, resolving issues, communicating updates clearly, and partnering with engineering when needed
Analyze data to answer royalty-related questions from internal teams like Licensing and Finance, as well as external partners
Support month-end close processes by validating royalty calculations, summarizing outcomes, and identifying opportunities for automation
Drive improvements in processes and scalability by leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making
Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to ensure systems and processes evolve with Spotify’s growing business
Who You Are
You have 3+ years of experience in a data analyst or similar role, or relevant experience within royalties, music, or digital services
You are experienced working with data tools such as SQL, Python, BigQuery, or cloud platforms
You communicate clearly and can explain complex topics to a range of audiences
You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting in a fast-moving environment
You approach problems with curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and concepts
You have experience working with cross-functional partners to deliver outcomes on shared timelines
You understand, or are interested in learning about, music royalties and the broader music ecosystem
You have worked with contracts, financial systems, or large-scale datasets
Where You'll Be
This role is based in Stockholm
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 2–3 times per week.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
Spotify is an audio streaming platform that delivers an extensive catalog of music, podcasts, and audiobooks, catering to hundreds of millions of users globally. It empowers artists by providing them with the means to monetize their creativity while offering fans unparalleled access to a diverse array of content, all driven by a passion for sound.
- Founded
- Founded 2006
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Media
- Total raised
- $2.6B raised