Investment Analyst

5 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

KRAFTON's Investment Team seeks an Investment Analyst to source and execute M&A and strategic investments in gaming and related industries. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence, deal negotiations, and deal execution. The Analyst will analyze investment opportunities, create investment strategies aligned with corporate goals, and build partnerships with game studios and publishers in the EMEA region. This role requires a high level of understanding of the gaming industry, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and proficiency in English and Korean. Up to 25% travel is expected.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Gaming industry understanding
  • Independent workstream management
  • Advanced analytical & critical thinking
  • Proficiency in English and Korean
Good to have:
  • Gaming/Tech business development experience
  • Investment banking/consulting experience
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance allowance
  • 25+4 paid days off
  • Relocation package
  • Pension scheme
  • Commuter allowance
  • Lunch & snacks
  • Health & wellness allowance
  • Visa & 30% ruling assistance

Job Details

Investment Analyst

We are KRAFTON – a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world.

Since the release of our flagship title – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – in 2017, it has become one of the highest-selling video games of all time with over 70 million copies sold.

We are headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with regional KRAFTON offices located across the globe.

Our Amsterdam Office is KRAFTON’s EMEA Headquarters which covers Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and the CIS regions, with teams dedicated to Publishing, Esports, Content, Communications and General Operations. These teams support all local offices and development studios in our region. 

Onsite, our Amsterdam Office also houses PUBG Studios which is busy with the development of an exciting new IP, currently known as Project “Black Budget”.


KRAFTON Investment Team is an organization that sources and reviews investment opportunities in gaming and adjacent industries. The team’s mission includes but is not limited to conducting due diligence, deal negotiations, deal execution, and any related duties.

 

Basic Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing and executing M&A and strategic investments in gaming and related industries
  • Analyzing and reviewing new investment opportunities, and establishing investment strategies in alignment with the overall corporate strategy
  • Creating and maintaining partnerships and a broad industry network with game development studios and publishers in the EMEA region

Required experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related fields
  • High level of interest and understanding of the gaming industry
  • Ability to tackle multiple workstreams independently
  • Advanced planning, analysis, and critical thinking skills
  • Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Korean
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

“Nice to have” experience: 

  • Previous experience in gaming and technology business development
  • Previous experience in investment banking, management consulting, transaction advisory services, venture capital, or other relevant investment roles

What we offer:

  • A competitive salary
  • An allowance to cover the Dutch mandatory health insurance
  • 25 paid + 4 extra paid working days off a year
  • Relocation package
  • Pension scheme
  • A commuter allowance
  • Lunch allowance and a range of snacks & drinks
  • Health and Wellness allowance
  • Full assistance with visas and the 30% ruling applications when the candidate is eligible


More about our Amsterdam office…

Our office is situated in the Amsterdam Zuid area, a buzzing business hub in the southern part of the city.

Close to our office, you can find a broad choice of cuisine – such as the iconic Market 33 Food Hall, offering vibrant social settings.

Also, nearby is one of the main public transportation hubs – Amsterdam Zuid train, metro, tram & bus station, bringing the city’s highlights close, be it one of the many museums, canals, parks, or culinary experiences you are interested in.

Likewise, our Amsterdam team reflects the city’s diverse atmosphere – being mainly expats, we currently represent more than 40 different nationalities, and we are still expanding our team!

 

We welcome all applications!

 

We are proud to have such a multicultural environment and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and harmonious atmosphere for everyone to thrive in. We invite applications from all genders, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, and ages.

If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then apply right away!

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