Corporate Development & Partnerships

Big Viking Games; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a Corp Dev & Partnerships Manager in Toronto to shape and execute strategic growth initiatives. This full-time hybrid role involves sourcing acquisition opportunities, supporting partnerships, and working closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in corporate development and partnerships, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate development, strategy, partnerships, or investment banking.
• Proven ability to source and evaluate acquisition or partnership opportunities.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and incomplete information.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities and maintain a structured pipeline.
• Coordinate and support due diligence processes across internal stakeholders.
• Act as a thought partner to senior leadership regarding strategic decisions.

Skills

Corporate development

Strategic judgment

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About Us

Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.

We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.

We are embarking on an adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship towards a new horizon.

Important: This a full-time, hybrid role for Ontario-based employees only. The successful candidate will be required to work from our Toronto office (Queens Quay West) for a minimum of 3 days per week.

About the Role

Big Viking Games is looking for a Corp Dev & Partnerships Manager to help shape and execute the company’s strategic growth and partnership agenda.

This role sits within the Office of the CEO and works closely with the VP, Strategy & Biz Ops, operating as a trusted execution partner on high-impact external initiatives.

The role is primarily focused on corporate development, with ownership of deal sourcing, thesis development, and early-stage evaluation of acquisition and investment opportunities. In parallel, the role supports strategic partnerships and selective business development, helping BVG and its portfolio companies identify, assess, and structure partnerships that advance long-term strategic goals.

This is a manager-level, individual contributor role designed for someone who can independently own workstreams, manage complex processes, and act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do

Corporate Development & Deal Execution

• Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities, with a focus on strategic fit, capability expansion, and long-term value creation.
• Build and maintain a structured pipeline of potential M&A opportunities.
• Coordinate and support due diligence processes across internal stakeholders (product, technology, finance, legal, operations), managing timelines, inputs, and synthesis.
• Prepare investment theses, opportunity assessments, and concise executive-level materials to support go / no-go decisions.

Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

• Identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities for BVG and its portfolio companies, including technology, platform, ecosystem, and commercial partners.
• Support structuring and evaluation of partnership economics, strategic value, and long-term optionality.
• Maintain and grow relationships with founders, operators, investors, and peers across the gaming, AI, and broader technology ecosystem.
• Act as a coordination and relationship owner for selected partnerships, ensuring alignment with BVG’s strategic priorities.

Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, VP Strategy & Biz Ops, and senior leaders on build vs. buy vs. partner decisions.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to assess feasibility, integration considerations, and strategic trade-offs.
• Track market and competitive trends across gaming, AI, and adjacent technologies to proactively inform deal and partnership theses.

The Must-Haves

• Demonstrated experience in corporate development, strategy, partnerships, venture investing, investment banking, or related roles.
• Proven ability to source and evaluate acquisition or partnership opportunities.
• Strong strategic judgment and comfort operating with ambiguity and incomplete information.
• Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives or diligence-style processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready materials.
• Strong attention to detail—so you’ll notice we’d like you to mention "Kattegat" in your application.
• Ability to travel occasionally for gaming conferences, industry events, and investor or partner meetings.

The Nice-To-Haves

• Experience in the gaming, interactive entertainment, or consumer technology industries.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled products, platforms, or deep-tech ecosystems.
• Background in venture capital or investment banking.
• Strong financial acumen and comfort interpreting models, valuations, and deal economics.
• Experience supporting post-deal integration or scaling strategic partnerships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Group Retirement Savings Plan matching & participation
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and vision), including Health + Wellness spending account
• Generous time off policies

Big Viking Games is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed. If you require any accommodations, please email [e-mail] so we can work with you to support your needs.