[WEBTOON] Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development

The role

You will identify, evaluate and execute acquisitions, investments and strategic partnerships that support WEBTOON's global expansion. You will work directly with WEBTOON management and lead or support deals from sourcing to execution.

What you will do

• Identify, evaluate and complete strategic growth opportunities, including M&A and new business development
• Collaborate with leaders across business functions on market insights to support strategy and M&A activity
• Lead or support the deal process from sourcing to execution
• Construct detailed financial and valuation models
• Prepare executive-ready presentations that explain the rationale for proposed deals
• Take part in all facets of due diligence, including post-merger integration
• Build relationships with industry leaders, startups and investors
• Support adjacent areas such as strategic partnerships and new business initiatives

Required qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of M&A experience (investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development)
• Proficiency in financial modelling and driving M&A deals to completion
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Expert proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team player
• Ability to manage different working cultures and time zones
• BA or equivalent experience

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge or interest in the U.S. media & entertainment landscape
• MBA and/or international experience
• Professional working fluency in spoken and written Korean or Japanese
• Experience working for a major entertainment company

Benefits

• Career development and mentorship
• Health benefits, including vision and dental
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
• 401K contributions
• Commuter benefits
• Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
• Winter break shutdown

Before you apply

• Benefits listed apply to full-time roles only

About the company

WEBTOON Entertainment is a global entertainment company and leader in the mobile webcomic format, with about 155 million monthly active users. Its brands include WEBTOON, Wattpad, WEBTOON Productions and Studio N.