[WEBTOON] Sr Associate, Global Corporate Development

WEBTOON; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) contributions

Commuter benefits

PTO and parental leave

Discount program

Job summary

WEBTOON Entertainment, a global leader in mobile webcomics and creator ecosystems, seeks a Corporate Development professional to drive strategic growth. You will support M&A, partnerships, and new business initiatives, working with product, marketing, and content teams to execute high-impact deals.

The role emphasizes financial modelling, market research, and stakeholder engagement with a hands-on approach across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years at a top-tier firm in investment banking, consulting, corporate development, or private equity.
• Strong knowledge of the US content and media landscape.
• Familiarity with financial modelling and M&A lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in executing strategic growth initiatives including partnerships and M&A.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify and analyze strategic initiatives and report to a Corporate Development leader.
• Coordinate all phases of the M&A/investment and partnership process from sourcing to execution.
• Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, and potential partners with external perspective.
• Build relationships with industry partners, startups, and investors; represent the company at events.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to launch and run strategic partnerships and new business initiatives.

Skills

Investment banking

Management consulting

Corporate development

Strategic finance

Private equity

Excel

PowerPoint

English communication

Education

MBA

International experience

Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

The Global Corporate Development team works directly with WEBTOON’s top management to define, analyze, and execute M&A/investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. This role is critical for WEBTOON’s rapid global expansion, as the company actively pursues both organic and inorganic growth strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities, along with excellent communication skills for engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the execution of the company’s strategic growth initiatives including partnership, M&As, and new business development.
• Collaborate with leaders within the company to identify, define, and analyze strategic initiatives, reporting to a leader within the Corporate Development team.
• Assist in the coordination and support of all phases of the M&A/investment and partnership process from sourcing and evaluating to execution.
• Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, and potential partners; maintain a strong external perspective and form expert viewpoints on fast‑evolving market trends.
• Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners, startups, and investors; represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and meetings.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (including product, marketing, and content) to launch and execute strategic partnerships and new business initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience at a top‑tier company in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, or private equity.
• Strong knowledge of the US content and media landscape.
• Familiarity with financial modelling, corporate development, and the M&A lifecycle.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; capable of building complex financial models and executive‑ready presentations to support decision‑making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to be hands‑on and deeply involved in execution details.
• Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs and priorities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion; attention to detail; strong work ethic; proactive and calm under pressure.
• High standards; results‑oriented mindset; bold and conviction‑driven thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management, relationship management, and change management.
• Professional working fluency in spoken and written Korean or Japanese.
• MBA and/or international experience is a plus.

Salary Range

$90,000 – $125,000 annually (USD)

Benefits (Full‑Time Only)

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and invest in your learning.
• Health benefits, including vision and dental.
• Generous PTO and parental leave top‑up.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program.
• Winter break shutdown and additional perks.

With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem includes WEBTOON, Wattpad, WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.