Tencent · 1 day ago
BD & Investment Manager, AI + Game Tech
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $233K/yr
3+ years expTencent is a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing. The Strategic BD and Investment Manager will lead engagement with US and AI/tech companies to establish partnerships and evaluate investment opportunities in the gaming and entertainment sectors.
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Responsibilities
Lead frontline engagement with US and AI/tech or AI+ application companies to identify collaboration opportunities and establish long-term partnerships
Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships at the intersection of Tech/AI and Games/Entertainment. More importantly, drive development of new opportunities and incubate new businesses
Act as the primary external-facing representative to bridge Tencent’s internal teams (studios, tech platform) with external innovators and ecosystem players
Monitor and analyze emerging technology and AI trends in gaming and entertainment. Develop and maintain a strategic framework for market analysis and opportunity assessment
Work directly with senior management across global AI and games markets
Work in a team with high-calibre executives previously from top-tier consultancy firms and investment banks
You will be responsible for supporting decision-makings for executives and leaders of business groups
Provide game changing strategy and inspire out-of-the-box thinking to senior leader
Plan and manage business incubation, drive product innovation and new partnerships, develop and execute go-to-market plan
Qualification
Required
Have more than 3 years of work experience in tech investment or strategy consulting, preferably with a focus on gaming/entertainment or TMT industries
An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field is a strong plus
Demonstrate strategic vision, business insights and in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and market trends (particularly AI applications in gaming)
Proficiency in analyzing market data, financial metrics, and technology trends to identify promising opportunities in game tech/AI
Must be a self-starter, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving investment strategies from ideation to execution, while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Effective team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint; working knowledge of statistics and analysis packages
Benefits
Sign on payment
Relocation package
Restricted stock units
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability benefits
Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan
Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year
Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year
Company
Tencent
Tencent is an internet service portal offering value-added internet, mobile, telecom, and online advertising services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$13.84BKey Investors
Lippo Group
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.27B
2020-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2019-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $6.5B
Leadership Team
Dowson Tong
Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent
James Mitchell
Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Vice President
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