Executive Director, Wattpad

• The ideal candidate must possess superior business acumen, strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to engage and partner with both internal and external stakeholders
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in corporate M&A, strategy, partnership or strategic finance in relevant IP-driven sectors such as entertainment, media, content, gaming, digital streaming platforms and/or financial services such as Investment Banking, PE/VC, and M&A consulting firms
• Strong knowledge of the US entertainment, content and media landscape
• Experience and exposure to the complete M&A lifecycle with hands on execution capabilities
• Demonstrated excellent business acumen with proven track record of driving business forward as a strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, including the capability to build complex financial models and executive-ready presentations to support decision-making
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Willingness to be hands-on and deeply involved in execution details
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion
• Adaptable, flexible, and resilient, someone who can remain calm and works well under pressure, in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities
• Results-oriented and driven, with a strong work ethic, high standards, meticulous attention to detail, and a conviction-led mindset
• Cross-border communication skills and high-cultural sensitivity to Korean culture and business practice

Desirable

• The Executive Director, Global Corporate Development, will work directly with WEBTOON’s global top management to define, identify, analyze, and execute M&A/investment opportunities and strategic partnerships
• This role is critical for driving WEBTOON’s rapid global expansion by actively pursuing both organic and inorganic growth opportunities
• This role will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and partner closely with key stakeholders globally across Content, Operations, Product, Marketing as well as Korea and Japan teams
• Lead, coordinate, and support all phases of the M&A, investment, and partnership process from sourcing and evaluating opportunities through to execution to accelerate WEBTOON entertainment’s growth trajectory while creating synergy with business partners
• Partner with executive and functional leaders to source, evaluate, and deliver strategic initiatives including M&A, investments, and partnerships—that expand the company’s growth pipeline and strengthen its market position
• Apply strong business acumen to translate strategic priorities into actionable business development targets, identifying growth opportunities and aligning cross-functional support to drive execution
• Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, and potential partners; maintain a strong external perspective; and form expert viewpoints on fast-evolving market trends
• Translate market insights and trends into actionable business development targets, identifying growth opportunities and aligning cross-functional support to drive execution
• Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners, startups, and investors as a key industry player and thought leader; represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and meetings to stay connected and develop new relationships in the media entertainment industry
• Partner and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams (including content, product, operations, and marketing) to gain alignment, support, and secure internal resources to launch new business initiatives and execute strategic partnerships effectively