Global Corporate Development Manager

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 management to identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities through acquisitions, investments, or strategic partnerships. This position plays a critical role in accelerating WEBTOON’s global expansion by collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure internal alignment with the company’s strategic priorities.

This is an exciting and challenging role in a fast-moving industry. The ideal candidate is expected to bring financial analysis and deal experience, as well as strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication is also a must, for engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and complete strategic growth opportunities, including M&A and new business development 

• Collaborate with leaders across different business 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 that articulate the rationale for the proposed deal

• Participate in all facets of due diligence, including post-merger integration

• Cultivate relationships with industry leaders, startups, and investors 

• Support other adjacent areas, such as strategic partnerships and new business initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of M&A experience (investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development)

• Strong knowledge or interest of the U.S. media & entertainment landscape

• Proficiency in financial modelling and driving M&A deals to completion