Global M&A & Partnerships Director (Gaming)

Scopely

Barcelona

Hybrid

EUR 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Scopely seeks a Director, Corporate Development in Barcelona, hybrid. The role focuses on originating, negotiating, and closing deals with game studios worldwide, with sponsorship and relocation support offered.

You will lead strategic transactions, coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Tax teams, and manage a small team while traveling to engage with partners and executives. The candidate will drive Scopely's M&A, investments and partnerships strategy, leveraging market data to inform executive

Qualifications

10+ years in corporate development, M&A or related roles.
Track record of negotiating and closing investment, partnership, or M&A deals.
Experience influencing senior leadership and managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a global deal pipeline with founders, executives and partners.
Lead execution of investment and strategic partnership transactions from sourcing to close.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Tax to structure deals and assess tax implications.
Negotiate terms with target studios and their advisors at C-level.
Prepare and lead weekly deal reviews with Scopely's leadership.
Coach and develop at least one direct report.
Articulate Scopely's value proposition to studios and identify partnership opportunities.
Travel internationally and adapt to regional business norms.
Monitor industry trends and participation in events and conferences.