Global Corporate Development Lead - M&A & Partnerships

Wattpad; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and Parental Leave

401K contributions

Commuter benefits

Discount program

Winter break shutdown

Job summary

WEBTOON Entertainment seeks a senior corporate development professional to lead strategic growth and M&A activities from the US headquarters. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to source opportunities, build financial models, and present investment theses to executives.

The role emphasizes deal execution, due diligence, and post-merger integration, with strong communication across internal teams and external partners. A BA with MBA is preferred; international experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of M&A experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate development.
• Strong knowledge of US media & entertainment landscape.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and complete strategic growth opportunities including M&A and new business development.
• Collaborate with leaders across functions on market insights to support strategy and M&A activity.
• Lead or support deal process from sourcing to execution.
• Construct detailed financial and valuation models.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations with rationale for the deal.
• Participate in due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Cultivate relationships with industry leaders, startups, and investors.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modelling

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Deal execution

Education

BA or equivalent

MBA (plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment seeks a senior corporate development professional to lead strategic growth and M&A activities from the US headquarters. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to source opportunities, build financial models, and present investment theses to executives.

The role emphasizes deal execution, due diligence, and post-merger integration, with strong communication across internal teams and external partners. A BA with MBA is preferred; international experience is a plus.