We’re in search of a Vice President, Co-Financing and Partnerships to join the team at Paramount Pictures! This role will lead the studio’s strategic partnerships, including co-financiers sharing in the risk and investment of our film slate, overseeing and negotiating co-financing, distribution, and related deals to align with the studio’s creative and financial goals.
Responsibilities:
- Build and implement innovative co-financing strategies that strategically align the studio’s feature film slate with both creative ambitions and financial objectives
- Negotiate and structure complex co-financing and distribution deals with domestic and international partners, ensuring efficient terms for risk-sharing, recoupment, and creative control
- Develop, refine, and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate potential deal structures, forecast returns, and assess risk exposure to drive informed decision-making
- Champion and sustain positive relationships with a global network of financiers, distributors, and strategic partners, while proactively identifying new co-financing opportunities and emerging markets
- Collaborate with Business Affairs and Legal to draft, review, and finalize term sheets, distribution agreements, recoupment schedules, and other contractual documents in compliance with studio policies
- Partner with Business Development and senior executives across the studio to identify, pursue, and capitalize on new growth opportunities and strategic partnerships
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Production, Distribution, and Marketing teams to synchronize funding plans with production schedules, release strategies, and promotional initiatives
- Coordinate and monitor active co-financing deals by tracking performance, managing recoupment reporting, and delivering actionable updates and insights to senior leadership and external partners
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or JD preferred
- 10+ years of experience in film finance, investment banking, or entertainment deal-making
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools
The hiring range is $230,000.00 to $250,000/year.
How to Apply:
Apply online.
