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Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.\nAssociate, Corporate Development\nSan Mateo, CA (hybrid) \nRole Overview: \nSIE 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. \nThe 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.\nThis 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. \nWhat you'll be doing:\nWork with business units, strategy teams, and other internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions for SIE\nProvide market insights to support strategy and M&A activities\nConstruct business cases and prepare detailed valuation models for potential transactions\nPrepare presentations which outline the strategic rationale for transactions\nParticipate in cross functional due diligence processes and provide project management from due diligence through signing/closing and into integration\nPresent business cases to senior management for project approval\nCollaborate closely with the post-merger integration and operations team to ensure successful transaction outcomes\nBuild and maintain relationships with stakeholders across SIE and across the other Sony businesses to facilitate discovery of opportunities and alignment on projects\nSupport other adjacent areas within the team, including but not limited to investor relations & capital markets and strategy related projects\nWhat we're looking for:\nSIE is seeking seasoned candidates that ideally possess the following qualifications:\n2+ years of M&A experience (investment banking, private equity, or corporate development)\nExperience evaluating inorganic growth opportunities, including identifying key strategic themes and building financial models and presentations\nStrategic, quantitative, and financial modelling skills, including the ability to structure the rationale for M&A recommendations with data and valuation analyses\nExpert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and PowerPoint\nData savvy with the ability to identify key value drivers and communicate insightful, actionable recommendations\nExcellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and executive presence\nAbility to multi-task, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on business needs\nStrong team-player\nAbility to work with multiple cultures and to tailor work style and messaging to function effectively across globally distributed management teams\nBA or equivalent preferred \nMBA a plus\nExperience working for a major video gaming or entertainment company a plus\nAt SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.\nPlease note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. \nIn addition, this role is eligiblefor SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.Click here to learn more.\nThe estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.\n$133,000—$199,400 USD\nPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. 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