Job Description
Associate, Corporate Development
Electronic Arts
Redwood City, CA - Hybrid
Associate, Corporate Development
Join EA's Corporate Development team where 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 origination, evaluation, and execution of M&A and strategic initiatives globally across EA. The group partners with the company's executive management, studio and business leaders to: (i) identify growth opportunities for EA (ii) source and evaluate strategic projects to capitalize upon these opportunities and create 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, and strategic partnerships
- Prepare complex financial models supporting transaction evaluation and execution
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis supporting business case development
- Synthesize and summarize complex opportunities through the lens of EA’s business priorities
- Develop presentations for business leaders, executive management, and EA’s board of directors
- Monitor and assess market trends in the gaming, entertainment, and related sectors
- Foster and sustain connections with key industry partners
Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution
- 2+ years of work experience at an investment bank (preferably in an M&A group), private equity firm, or in corporate development
- M&A transaction experience in technology or media sectors
- Experience with M&A financial analysis
- Business sense and ability to understand complex business issues
- Ability to interact across all levels within and outside the company
- A strong personal interest in video games and the business of games
Other Qualifications
- Collect and digest large amounts of information quickly
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and navigate uncertainty effectively
- Motivated and intellectually curious
US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.
EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.
BASE SALARY RANGES
- California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.
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