Strategic Investment Intern, Tencent Games

2 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Strategic Investment Intern at Tencent Games, you will focus on the Japanese gaming, animation, and entertainment markets. Responsibilities include market scanning and trend identification, supporting investment reviews and analysis, evaluating potential partners, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to strategic planning. You will work closely with high-caliber executives and collaborate on game-changing strategies. This internship requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a passion for the gaming industry. Fluency in Japanese and Mandarin is essential.
Must have:
  • Market research & analysis
  • Investment support & reporting
  • Partner evaluation
  • Business opportunity identification
  • Strategic planning contribution
  • Fluency in Japanese & Mandarin
Good to have:
  • Prior internship in relevant fields
  • Data interpretation skills
  • Experience in ACGN
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Job Details

Business Unit

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.
Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.
Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

About the Hiring Team

Business Development Department is dedicated to fostering connections between Tencent and top-tier game developers worldwide, catering to a diverse network of over 100 global investment partners and developers. Our primary objective is to enhance Tencent's global presence in the internet ecosystem as well as gaming sector, identifying business prospects and supporting investment partners in achieving sustainable growth. We are actively seeking exceptional talent globally to join our dynamic team. By building a strong global talent network, we aim to strengthen and expand Tencent's partnerships with more partners worldwide while nurturing high-quality games for the market.

What the Role Entails

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.

Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.

Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players

As a Strategic Investment Intern, you will

1. Scan and monitor Japanese markets including gaming, animation and entertainment sectors, identify emerging industry/technology trends.

2. Provide support documentation for investment review, reporting and analysis.

3. Study and evaluate potential partners, and providing support to Tencent management for business decision and management.

4. Identify new business opportunities and incubate new businesses.

5. Work in a team with high-calibre executives previously from top-tier consultancy firms and investment banks.

6. Assist in the formulation of game changing strategy and inspire out-of-the-box thinking to senior leaders.

Who We Look For

1. Students whom are currently enrolled in Bachelor/Master Program.

2. Prior internship experience in video game, strategy consulting, investment banking, PE/VC and related Internet industry

3. Demonstrate strategic visions, business insights and in-depth knowledge of the gaming/media/entertainment industry, and other related sectors (preferably a gamer!).

4. Ability in interpretation of data and identify emerging market trends and business opportunities.

5. Must be a self-starter, comfortable with uncertainty, and ability to drive to answers through disciplined work, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.

6. Effective team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills。

7. Proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint; working knowledge of statistics and analysis packages.

8. An avid ACGN lover and gamer!

9. Fluent in Japanese and Mandarin as working language.

10. Have an entrepreneurial spirit.

** When applying for this position, please provide the rusume with a list of your gaming experience, including game titles, playtime, levels or rankings achieved, and other relevant details.

Why Join Us?

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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