Corporate Development Analyst

Wargaming is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to join its global team. This role involves identifying, analyzing, and assessing strategic partnerships, investments, and M&A opportunities globally. The ideal candidate will have experience in investment banking, management consulting, M&A, corporate development, or investments, with a strong interest in the gaming industry. The position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the company's growth and strategic direction.

Must Have

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in corporate development, management consulting, venture capital, private equity or investment banking
• Ability to perform qualitative analyses of complex business issues
• Strong emotional intelligence skills and ability to clearly communicate and present ideas
• Deep analytical and evaluation skills
• Strong Excel, financial modelling and PowerPoint skills
• Personal interest in gaming and a solid understanding of the industry
• A good understanding of digital technology

Good to Have

• Gaming industry experience

Perks & Benefits

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
• Additional paid time off
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Home internet reimbursement
• Gym membership through Urban Sports Club - Package M
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Monthly public transportation ticket
• Language classes
• Company pension scheme with a company contribution up to 150 EUR per month
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• Company events
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward

Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for a hungry Corporate Development Analyst to join a global team of gaming experts and help drive strategic initiatives. The role will report to the Corporate Development Director. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work remotely, in a hybrid setup, or on-site at one of our Wargaming locations around the globe.

The position involves working closely with internal stakeholders to identify, analyze and assess strategic partnerships, investments, M&A and other opportunities for Wargaming at a global level.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive all-rounder with experience in investment banking, management consulting, M&A, corporate development or investments. An understanding of and a personal interest in the gaming industry are prerequisites. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to make an impactful contribution to the company’s growth and establish themselves as a key pillar in the company’s core strategy.

Reports to

The Corporate Development Analyst will report into the Corporate Development Director

What will you do?

• Perform a broad spectrum of research and analyses in interactive gaming and adjacent sectors
• Develop gaming industry expertise by evaluating both released and in-development games
• Build and maintain a network of industry relationships with studios and the broader gaming and investment community
• Continuously monitor market trends and the competitive landscape to identify new investment, business, and gaming opportunities
• Evaluate investment, M&A and strategic partnership deals performing a broad range of qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Support the deal execution process all the way from origination through to due diligence, transaction completion and integration
• Prepare specific models, business cases and presentations with findings and recommendations for decision-making by senior management
• Communicate recommendations to enable strategic decisions by the executive team

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in corporate development, management consulting, venture capital, private equity or investment banking
• The ideal candidate will have verifiable work experience from a previous manager
• Proactive and action-oriented, assertive, self-managed and highly accountable personality
• Need to regularly liaise with HQ in Cyprus and colleagues in other global offices
• Ability to perform qualitative analyses of complex business issues
• Strong emotional intelligence skills and ability to clearly communicate and present ideas
• Deep analytical and evaluation skills
• Strong Excel, financial modelling and PowerPoint skills
• Discipline and high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask efficiently and work under pressure
• Personal interest in gaming and a solid understanding of the industry
• Gaming industry experience is a bonus but not a prerequisite
• Willingness to travel regularly to different time zones
• A good understanding of digital technology

Work mode

• Remote within Europe

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Berlin include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
• Additional paid time off
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Home internet reimbursement
• Gym membership through Urban Sports Club - Package M
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Monthly public transportation ticket
• Language classes
• Company pension scheme with a company contribution up to 150 EUR per month
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• Company events
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward