Associate, Corporate Development

United States, San Mateo · USA-CA-San Mateo · USD 133,000-199,400 · 2+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

SIE seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Associate, Corporate Development to work closely with management on identifying inorganic growth opportunities.
The Corporate Development Team sources, evaluates and executes transactions that are aligned with strategic priorities and drive significant long-term value for the company.
This is an exciting and challenging role with significant executive exposure offering unique opportunities at the convergence of the global media and technology industries.

Work with business units, strategy teams, and other internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions for SIE
Provide market insights to support strategy and M&A activities
Construct business cases and prepare detailed valuation models for potential transactions
Prepare presentations which outline the strategic rationale for transactions
Participate in cross functional due diligence processes and provide project management from due diligence through signing/closing and into integration
Present business cases to senior management for project approval
Collaborate closely with the post-merger integration and operations team to ensure successful transaction outcomes
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across SIE and across the other Sony businesses to facilitate discovery of opportunities and alignment on projects
Support other adjacent areas within the team, including but not limited to investor relations & capital markets and strategy related projects

2+ years of M&A experience (investment banking, private equity, or corporate development)
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 valuation analyses
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and PowerPoint
Data savvy with the ability to identify key value 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
Strong team-player
Ability to work with multiple cultures and to tailor work style and messaging to function effectively across globally distributed management teams