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[WEBTOON] Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development
[WEBTOON] Senior Manager, Global Corporate DevelopmentWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands) • Los Angeles, CA, US
[WEBTOON] Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development

[WEBTOON] Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands) • Los Angeles, CA, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics, among many others.

The Global Corporate Development team works directly with WEBTOON’s top management to define, analyze, and execute M&A / investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. This role is critical for WEBTOON’s rapid global expansion, as the company actively pursues both organic and inorganic growth strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication skills for engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Initiate, support and drive the company’s strategic growth initiatives including partnership, M&As, and new business development
  • Collaborate with leaders within the company to identify, define, and analyze strategic initiatives, directly reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer
  • Lead, coordinate, and support all phases of M&A / investment and partnership process from sourcing and evaluating to execution
  • Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, and potential partners; maintain a strong external perspective and form expert viewpoints on fast-evolving market trends
  • Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners, startups, and investors; represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and meetings
  • Partner with cross functional teams (including product, marketing, and content) to launch and execute strategic partnerships and new business initiatives

Required Qualifications :

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience at a top-tier company in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, or private equity
  • Strong knowledge of the US content and media landscape
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, corporate development, and the complete M&A lifecycle
  • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; capable of building complex financial models and executive-ready presentations to support decision-making
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Willingness to be hands-on and deeply involved in execution details
  • Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs and priorities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion
  • Attention to detail; Strong work ethic; Proactive and calm under pressure
  • High standards; Results-oriented mindset; Bold and conviction-driven thinking
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Demonstrated experience leading the end-to-end process of M&A or large-scale strategic partnerships
  • Experience in project management, relationship management, and change management
  • Professional working fluency in spoken and written Korean or Japanese
  • MBA and / or international experience is a plus
  • What we offer :

  • 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!
  • Please note, the above range is listed in USD.

    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!

    #WEBTOON

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.

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