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WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators. With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others. The Global Corporate Development team works directly with WEBTOON management to identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities through acquisitions, investments, or strategic partnerships. This position plays a critical role in accelerating WEBTOON’s global expansion by collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure internal alignment with the company’s strategic priorities. This is an exciting and challenging role in a fast-moving industry. The ideal candidate is expected to bring financial analysis and deal experience, as well as strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication is also a must, for engaging both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and complete strategic growth opportunities, including M&A and new business development Collaborate with leaders across different business functions on market insights to support strategy and M&A activity Lead or support deal process - from sourcing to execution Construct detailed financial and valuation models Prepare executive-ready presentations that articulate the rationale for the proposed deal Participate in all facets of due diligence, including post-merger integration Cultivate relationships with industry leaders, startups, and investors Support other adjacent areas, such as strategic partnerships and new business initiatives Preferred Qualifications Minimum 7+ years of M&A experience (investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development) Strong knowledge or interest of the U.S. media & entertainment landscape 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; capable of building complex financial models and executive‑ready presentations with structured rationale to support decision‑making Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English Proven ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team player Ability to manage different working cultures and timezones BA or equivalent experience required; MBA and/or international experience a plus Professional working fluency in spoken and written Korean or Japanese a plus Experience working for a major entertainment company a plus Salary Range And Description $150,000 - $180,000 per year. Salary is listed in USD. What We Offer (For Full-Time Only) Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals 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 and a whole lot more With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad – the world’s leading webnovel platform – WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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