Skybound Entertainment · 18 hours ago
Corporate Development Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expSkybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company that values creators and their stories. They are seeking a dynamic Associate to join their Corporate Development team to evaluate and execute M&A and strategic initiatives across various entertainment sectors, including video games, television, and film.
BooksDigital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTV
Hiring Manager
Lis Walmsley
Responsibilities
Contribute to the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, investments, 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 the board of directors
Monitor and assess market participants and trends in gaming, interactive entertainment, linear entertainment, comics, and related sectors
Collaborate on projects with cross-functional teams and business unit colleagues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from top-tier institution
2-5 years of work experience at a leading investment bank (preferably in an M&A group), private equity firm and/or in corporate development
M&A transaction experience in entertainment, media, or consumer technology sectors
Excellent financial analysis and valuation skills, including understanding of merger/acquisition analysis, valuation modelling, 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 and entertainment industries
Preferred
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
Passion for video games and entertainment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K plan with 4% match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Generous time off
Wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Skybound Entertainment
Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series,
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$18.53MKey Investors
Knollwood Investment AdvisoryCom2uS
2024-04-15Equity Crowdfunding· $0.69M
2023-01-23Equity Crowdfunding· $17.84M
2022-05-17Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kristina Cole
SVP and Head of Global Communications and Corporate Brand
Ned Sherman
Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer
Recent News
2025-10-10
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