BD & Investment Manager, AI + Game Tech

Tencent; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payment

Relocation package

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation days (15–25) and holidays (13

Sick leave (10 days)

Job summary

Tencent Games is seeking a Strategic BD and Investment Manager to lead frontline engagement with US AI/tech or AI+ application companies and identify collaboration opportunities for long-term partnerships.

You will evaluate high-potential investment opportunities at the intersection of Tech/AI and Games/Entertainment and drive new business development; act as the external-facing representative bridging Tencent with external innovators.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years in tech investment or strategy consulting, preferably in gaming or entertainment.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering is a strong plus.
• Strong strategic vision and ability to analyze market and tech trends.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and presentation skills (MS Excel & PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline engagement with US AI/tech or AI+ applications to identify collaboration opportunities and establish long-term partnerships.
• Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships at the intersection of Tech/AI and Games/Entertainment; drive development of new opportunities and incubate new businesses.
• Act as the primary external-facing representative to bridge Tencent’s internal teams with external innovators and ecosystem players.
• Monitor and analyze emerging technology and AI trends in gaming and entertainment; develop a framework for market analysis and opportunity assessment.
• Work directly with senior management across global AI and games markets.
• Work in a team with high‑calibre executives from top‑tier consultancy firms and investment banks.
• Support decision‑making for executives and leaders of business groups; provide game changing strategy.
• Plan and manage business incubation, drive product innovation and new partnerships, develop go‑to‑market plans.

Skills

Tech investment experience

Strategy consulting

AI/gaming knowledge

Market analysis

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Team player

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Business Unit

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.

Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.

Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

About the Hiring Team

Business Development Department is dedicated to fostering connections between Tencent and top-tier game developers worldwide, catering to a diverse network of over 100 global investment partners and developers. Our primary objective is to enhance Tencent's global presence in the internet ecosystem as well as gaming sector, identifying business prospects and supporting investment partners in achieving sustainable growth. We are actively seeking exceptional talent globally to join our dynamic team. By building a strong global talent network, we aim to strengthen and expand Tencent's partnerships with more partners worldwide while nurturing high-quality games for the market.

What the Role Entails

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.

Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.

Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

As a Strategic BD and Investment Manager, you will:

• Lead frontline engagement with US and AI/tech or AI+ application companies to identify collaboration opportunities and establish long-term partnerships;
• Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships at the intersection of Tech/AI and Games/Entertainment. More importantly, drive development of new opportunities and incubate new businesses
• Act as the primary external-facing representative to bridge Tencent’s internal teams (studios, tech platform) with external innovators and ecosystem players.
• Monitor and analyze emerging technology and AI trends in gaming and entertainment. Develop and maintain a strategic framework for market analysis and opportunity assessment;
• Work directly with senior management across global AI and games markets.
• Work in a team with high‑calibre executives previously from top‑tier consultancy firms and investment banks.
• You will be responsible for supporting decision‑makings for executives and leaders of business groups.
• Provide game changing strategy and inspire out‑of‑the‑box thinking to senior leader.
• Plan and manage business incubation, drive product innovation and new partnerships, develop and execute go‑to‑market plan.

Who We Look For

• Have more than 3 years of work experience in tech investment or strategy consulting, preferably with a focus on gaming/entertainment or TMT industries. An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field is a strong plus.
• Demonstrate strategic vision, business insights and in‑depth knowledge of emerging technologies and market trends (particularly AI applications in gaming).
• Proficiency in analyzing market data, financial metrics, and technology trends to identify promising opportunities in game tech/AI.
• Must be a self‑starter, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving investment strategies from ideation to execution, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Effective team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint; working knowledge of statistics and analysis packages.

Location State(s)

US-California-Palo AltoThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $106,900.00 to $253,400.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.