Corporate Development Intern - MBA

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Corporate Development Intern - MBA

San Mateo, CA - Hybrid

About the Team

SIE seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Corporate Development MBA Summer Intern. SIE's Corporate Development team works closely with SIE’s management team and is responsible for identifying inorganic growth opportunities through acquisitions, investments or joint ventures. The team sources, evaluates and executes transactions that are aligned with SIE’s strategic priorities and drive significant long-term value for the company.

The foundational work of the team involves developing market insights through strong internal and external relationships to identify attractive M&A and investment opportunities. Opportunities are assessed based on rigorous investment criteria and evaluation by internal stakeholders. Members of the team will develop the business case (including synergies) and drive internal alignment on strategic fit and the post-deal plan. The team works collaboratively across all functions and services at SIE.

This is an exciting and challenging role, and the candidate is expected to bring research and analytics, financial analysis and deal experience, strategic problem-solving and strong communication skills. The position offers unique opportunities at the convergence of the global media and technology industries, and a chance to influence the evolution of this fast-moving sector.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of the Corporate Development team, you will be finding new ways to help improve the core PlayStation business. Some of tasks you will encounter are (and not limited to):

• Support projects initiated under the Corporate Development team
• Build and check financial and operating models related to investment and acquisition opportunities
• Research and analyze secondary market research to provide support for corporate development, strategic and possible M&A activities
• Provide executive level factual summaries and implications analysis for industry news and events
• Perform market analysis – Support ongoing analysis of market trends and developments in gaming and adjacent markets
• Support ongoing assessment of strategic options and potential business decisions, helping quantify and articulate financial and strategic impact
• Prepare presentations which outline the strategic rationale for transactions
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Projected to graduate in 2026, pursuing an MBA, Economics, Finance (or related field), and/or within 1 year of their post-graduation date
• Prior investment banking, private equity or corporate development experience required
• Experience evaluating inorganic growth opportunities, including identifying key strategic themes and building financial models and presentations
• Strategic, quantitative and financial modelling skills, including the ability to structure the rationale for M&A recommendations with data and perform valuation analysis
• Data savvy with the ability to drill down and identify key drivers and communicate insightful, actionable recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and executive presence
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on business needs
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and PowerPoint
• Strong team-player
• Ability to work with multiple cultures and to tailor work style and messaging to function effectively across globally distributed management teams
• Prior working experience in video gaming, entertainment or tech industry is a plus

Eligibility:

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.
•  Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.