Key Responsibilities:
Support and assist in the execution of the company’s strategic growth initiatives including partnership, M&As, and new business development
Collaborate with leaders within the company to identify, define, and analyze strategic initiatives, reporting to a leader within the Corporate Development team
Assist in the coordination and support of all phases of M&A/investment and partnership process from sourcing and evaluating to execution
Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, and potential partners; maintain a strong external perspective and form expert viewpoints on fast-evolving market trends
Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners, startups, and investors; represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and meetings
Partner with cross functional teams (including product, marketing, and content) to launch and execute strategic partnerships and new business initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 3+ years of experience at a top-tier company in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, or private equity
Strong knowledge of the US content and media landscape
Familiarity with financial modelling, corporate development, and the M&A lifecycle
Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; capable of building complex financial models and executive-ready presentations to support decision-making
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Willingness to be hands-on and deeply involved in execution details
Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs and priorities
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion Attention to detail; Strong work ethic; Proactive and calm under pressure
High standards; Results-oriented mindset; Bold and conviction-driven thinking
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in project management, relationship management, and change management
Professional working fluency in spoken and written Korean or Japanese
MBA and/or international experience is a plus
Salary Range & Job Description
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, or private equity
- Strong knowledge of the US content and media landscape
- Familiarity with financial modelling, corporate development, and the M&A lifecycle
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; capable of building complex financial models and executive-ready presentations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- Willingness to be hands-on and deeply involved in execution details
- Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs and priorities
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion
- Attention to detail; strong work ethic; proactive and calm under pressure
- High standards; results-oriented mindset; bold and conviction-driven thinking
- Experience in project management, relationship management, and change management
- Professional working fluency in spoken and written Korean or Japanese
- MBA and/or international experience
What We Do
Wattpad. Where Stories Live. Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. The global multi-platform entertainment company uses the power of community and technology to enable the creation and distribution of content across a variety of formats. Its flagship app, Wattpad, is home to a community of more than 90 million people who spend over 23 billion minutes a month engaged in original stories. Tap by Wattpad, the company’s second storytelling product, offers short, chat-based stories in over a dozen languages. Wattpad Studios co-produces stories for film, television, digital and print, together with industry partners. Wattpad Brand Partnerships offers a full suite of advertising products to help brands build deep engagement with Gen Z consumers. The company is proudly based in Toronto, Canada.
