Lead execution of investment and strategic partnership transactions with game studios globally, from sourcing through close and post-deal enablement
Partner with Scopely's Legal, Finance, and Tax teams to structure deals, including equity investments, incentive structure, tax treatment, and risk allocation
Negotiate directly with C-level executives at target studios and with investment banks and financial advisors representing the other side of the deal, on valuation, terms, and structure
Prepare and lead weekly meetings with Scopely's C-suite to review deal negotiations and the broader deal pipeline
Manage, coach, and support the development of at least one direct report.
Articulate Scopely's vision, capabilities, and operating model to studio founders, executives, and their advisors, and identify how Scopely can best partner with each studio
Travel internationally, with an understanding of how business and deal-making norms vary by region
Monitor industry trends, emerging studios, new releases, and competitive activity through market research, gameplay industry events, and conferences
What We're Looking For
10+ years of corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, M&A, consulting, or business development experience, ideally with exposure to games or interactive entertainment
A demonstrated track record of personally negotiating and closing investment, partnership, or M&A transactions
Working knowledge of deal structuring, valuation, and the legal, financial, and tax considerations involved in structuring investments and strategic partnerships
Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring team members
Knowledge of the video game or interactive entertainment industry, or the ability to learn industry dynamics quickly
Strong executive presence and comfort running recurring deal reviews with senior leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust with founders, executives, and advisors
A proactive, entrepreneurial approach; a self-starter focused on improving how Scopely partners with studios
Strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to balance deal value, risk, and long-term partnership potential
Professional fluency in English.
Willingness to travel internationally and collaborate across time zones.
Bonus Points
Experience working with game studios or other IP-led businesses
Familiarity with gaming business models, market trends, and industry performance indicators
Experience working across different regions and cultural environments
Fluency in Spanish or Catalan
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
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