Krafton
[CNTD Dept.] Venture Investment Associate (3~6년)
Seoul; Seoul, South Korea. Posted 16 days ago
The role
This person will explore AI-related new markets, technologies, and business models. They will research the global AI market and identify promising startups to support investment and collaboration opportunities.
What you will do
- Explore AI-related new markets, technologies, business models, and investment themes
- Research global AI market, industry structure, major players, and startup ecosystems
- Discover promising startups and growth companies, and establish initial contact and relationships
- Build networks with investors, founders, and industry experts to find investment opportunities
- Perform initial screening and review business, technology, and strategic suitability for potential investment targets
- Derive investment hypotheses and ideas based on market and company analysis
- Prepare review materials for major investment opportunities and support the investment execution process
- Discover new business opportunities and collaboration between portfolio companies and Krafton after investment
Required qualifications
- 3 to 6 years of relevant experience
- Experience in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Consulting
- Ability to actively build and develop external networks with startups, founders, and investors
- Ability to derive core insights based on industry, market, and company research and analysis
- Experience leading investment, strategy, or business development projects
- Ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to communicate logically through documentation and reporting
- Business Fluent English communication skills
- No disqualification for overseas business trips
Nice to have
- High understanding of AI, data, software, digital content, and platform industries
- Experience performing investment review, investment logic establishment, and business feasibility analysis based on understanding of AI technology or business
- Experience in post-investment management, business collaboration, and synergy review
- Quantitative analysis skills in financial modeling, corporate valuation, or business planning
- MBA, CFA, or CPA degree or certification
Before you apply
- Hiring may close early upon completion of recruitment
- Interview and job tests may be added if necessary
- A 5-month probationary period applies
- Employment may be terminated based on evaluation results during the probationary period
About the company
Krafton pioneers the path to players' dreams with bold imagination and breakthrough technology to create unforgettable worlds.