Manager, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

Overall Purpose of the Role

Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) is responsible for developing strategies to drive long-term growth for the Walt Disney Disney Entertainment business. CSBD team works closely with the leaders of all businesses to drive and support strategy development and execution.

We seek a candidate with experience in management consulting and advisory in the field of investment banking, corporate development or private equity. The role requires strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent teamwork, effective communication in both English and Thai, as well as ability to collaborate across a diverse range of stakeholders, including multiple levels of business and functional teams within TWDC.

Areas of Responsibility

• Support and drive the Company’s overall strategic planning, new business initiatives and partnerships in SEA
• Serve as a core task force team member for a variety of strategic projects and initiatives, collaborating and coordinating with various teams/lines of businesses (LOBs)/functions in the development of key initiatives 
• Develop business plans including financial modelling and proposals to assess potential deals or new business opportunities 
• Provide guidance, advice and analytical support on strategy for all LOBs including DTC and theatrical business in local market 
• Support the regional and functional heads in identifying, analysing and executing potential partnerships 
• Support Strategy and Finance in driving Five-Year plan strategic planning process
• Research and analyze new and/or evolving market and consumer trends and draw insights to inform business strategies
• Synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights
• Contribute SEA input into APAC and global initiatives/strategies
• Create compelling, persuasive presentation materials to communicate key learnings and recommendations to senior level executives
• Professional Qualifications and Experience
• 6+ years of experience with minimum 3 years in a top management consulting firm/investment banking or private equity (required)
• Preferably with relevant experience in Media & Entertainment/Telecommunications/Tech/E-commerce 
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/advance degree preferred
• Extensive experience working in SEA especially in Thailand and have a deep understanding of local consumer landscape
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to produce complex financial models and full PowerPoint decks to support decision-making
• Superior verbal and written communications skills (both in English and Thai)

Skills

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to engage and influence all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and be comfortable with ambiguity
• Project management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to develop cogent arguments and present them concisely to a range of stakeholders, including senior executives
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.