Senior Business Affairs Director

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Senior Business Affairs Director
Location: India (Remote working until further notice)
About the role:
As the Senior Business Affairs Director, EMEA, you will be responsible for establishing, leading, and driving the Business Affairs function across the region. You will serve as the senior subject matter expert for all Business Affairs activities, ensuring best-in-class support across content production, adaptation, localization, and creative delivery.
The role will work closely with Production, Client Services, Legal, Procurement, Finance, Media, and external partners to provide strategic oversight of talent agreements, rights management, licensing, clearances, media compliance, station delivery, contract management, and usage rights. You will be responsible for developing scalable Business Affairs processes, governance frameworks, and best practices that can be implemented consistently across markets and client accounts.
As demand for Business Affairs support continues to grow across EMEA, you will play a critical role in reducing dependency on external providers, improving operational efficiency, mitigating commercial and legal risk, and enhancing Oliver's service offering to clients. The role requires a strong understanding of international rights management, talent negotiations, content licensing, media regulations, and production workflows across multiple territories and channels.
You will ultimately be accountable for the quality, consistency, compliance, and commercial effectiveness of all Business Affairs services delivered across EMEA while ensuring the function supports business growth, protects profitability, and enables teams to operate efficiently and compliantly.
What you will be doing:
Supporting year-on-year growth through the expansion of Business Affairs services across EMEA accounts.
Reduction in external Business Affairs agency spend through the development of an effective in-house capability.
Consistent delivery of rights management, licensing, clearances, and compliance activities across all markets.
Improved production efficiency through the centralization of Business Affairs support.
Reduction in project delays related to clearances, approvals, rights management, and media compliance.
Strong client satisfaction through proactive BA support and consultation.
Effective risk mitigation and compliance management across all client projects.
Development and implementation of standardized Business Affairs workflows a