Manager, Corporate Development

Requisition Number: 115342

Position Title: Business Development Associate

External Description:

We’re EA—the world’s largest video game publisher. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles—Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield and Star Wars, to name a few. But maybe you don’t know how we’re committed to creating games for every platform—from social to mobile to console—to give our consumers that anytime, anywhere access they demand. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative genius, be inspired by those around you and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

 Associate, Corporate Development

Join EA’s fast-paced Corporate Development team where energy, teamwork, original ideas and contribution are highly valued.

We’re looking for a dynamic, outstanding Associate to join our Corporate Development team in the Bay Area.  EA’s Corporate Development team is responsible for the evaluation and execution of M&A and strategic initiatives globally across EA’s business units.  The group partners closely with the company's executive management and business unit leaders to: (i) identify growth opportunities for EA (ii) source and evaluate strategic initiatives that will capitalize upon these opportunities and drive shareholder value and (iii) manage the transaction execution and integration process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and strategic projects & partnerships
• Perform complex financial modeling and valuation supporting transaction evaluation and execution
• Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis supporting business case development
• Develop presentations for business unit leaders, executive management and board of directors
• Monitor and research market participants and trends in the gaming, interactive entertainment, and related sectors
• Collaborate on projects with cross-functional teams and business unit colleagues

 Experience & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree from top-tier institution
• 3+ years of work experience at a leading investment bank (preferably in an M&A group), private equity firm or in corporate development
• M&A transaction experience in technology and/or media sectors
• Excellent financial analysis and valuation skills, including understanding of merger/acquisition analysis and related issues
• Strong business sense and ability to understand complex business issues
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels within and outside the company
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and presentation skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
• A strong personal interest in the gaming industry

 Other Qualifications

• Ability to multitask efficiently in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to prepare analyses and presentations for easy understanding by executives
• Ability to collect and digest large amounts of data/information quickly
• Ability to work across multiple business units, diverse teams, and geographies
• Motivated, hardworking, outgoing, and intellectually curious
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Fun, outgoing, and easy to work with

 It’s not easy building the world’s best digital playground. It’s hair-standing-on-end exhilarating. It’s down-in-the-trenches challenging. It’s stroke-of-brilliance-at-midnight creative. It’s you—taking risks, challenging yourself, pursuing ideas, changing the way millions of people do something they love: play. In an industry that’s changing every day, EA is positioned for growth thanks to smart business plans, strategic acquisitions, and most importantly, our creative people around the world who gather each day to unite the world through play. We take that last part very seriously, so if what you’re reading excites you as much as it does us, apply today.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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Days Open: 472

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。