Job Application for Corporate Development Intern

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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.

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Intern Pay Range

$43.25 - $43.25 USD

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