Associate, Corporate Development

Associate, Corporate Development
San Mateo, CA (hybrid) 

Role Overview: 

SIE seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Associate, Corporate Development.  SIE’s Corporate Development Team works closely with SIE’s management team and is responsible for identifying inorganic growth opportunities through acquisitions, investments or joint ventures. The team sources, evaluates and executes transactions that are aligned with SIE’s strategic priorities and drive significant long-term value for the company. 

The foundational work of the team involves developing market insights through strong internal and external relationships to identify attractive M&A and investment opportunities. Opportunities are assessed based on rigorous investment criteria and evaluation by internal stakeholders. Members of the team will develop the business case and drive internal alignment on strategic fit and the post-deal plan. The team works collaboratively across all functions and services at SIE, contributing to SIE’s past M&A efforts across both the Studios and Platform businesses.

This is an exciting and challenging role with significant executive exposure. The Associate is expected to bring financial analysis and deal experience, as well as strategic problem-solving skills. The position offers unique opportunities at the convergence of the global media and technology industries, and a chance to influence the evolution of this fast-moving sector. 

What you'll be doing:

• Work with business units, strategy teams, and other internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions for SIE
• Provide market insights to support strategy and M&A activities
• Construct business cases and prepare detailed valuation models for potential transactions
• Prepare presentations which outline the strategic rationale for transactions
• Participate in cross functional due diligence processes and provide project management from due diligence through signing/closing and into integration
• Present business cases to senior management for project approval
• Collaborate closely with the post-merger integration and operations team to ensure successful transaction outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across SIE and across the other Sony businesses to facilitate discovery of opportunities and alignment on projects
• Support other adjacent areas within the team, including but not limited to investor relations & capital markets and strategy related projects

What we're looking for:

SIE is seeking seasoned candidates that ideally possess the following qualifications:

• 2+ years of M&A experience (investment banking, private equity, or corporate development)
• Experience evaluating inorganic growth opportunities, including identifying key strategic themes and building financial models and presentations
• Strategic, quantitative, and financial modelling skills, including the ability to structure the rationale for M&A recommendations with data and valuation analyses
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and PowerPoint
• Data savvy with the ability to identify key value drivers and communicate insightful, actionable recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and executive presence
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on business needs
• Strong team-player
• Ability to work with multiple cultures and to tailor work style and messaging to function effectively across globally distributed management teams
• BA or equivalent preferred 
• MBA a plus
• Experience working for a major video gaming or entertainment company a plus