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[Chairman's Office] M&A Specialist (7+ Years)

KRAFTON

Industry
Computer Games
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Work mode
-
Job type
Contract
Annual salary
Not specified
Minimum experience
7+ years
Posted
17th April, 2026

Required skills

M&AArtificial IntelligenceMarket AnalysisCorporate StrategyBusiness DevelopmentVenture CapitalPrivate EquityPortfolio ManagementQuantitative AnalysisFinancial ModellingValuation

About the role

Translated into English from Korean by Korum. The employer's original wording is on their site.

We take paths no one has taken to make gamers' dreams come true.
With daring imagination and technology that goes beyond expectations, we boldly take on challenges and break new ground to create worlds that fans around the world will never forget.  

We pioneer the path to players' dreams.
With bold imagination and breakthrough technology, we create unforgettable worlds for fans across the globe.


 

Introducing our team (project). 

The CNTD Dept is a team that identifies AI business and technology investment opportunities to strengthen KRAFTON's AI competitiveness and secure new growth opportunities.
Going beyond simple financial investment, we proactively explore promising technologies and business opportunities based on KRAFTON's medium- to long-term strategic direction. After investment, we also look at business touchpoints and room for collaboration. To this end, we research AI technology, products and industry structures, identify and analyse potential investment targets, and, where necessary, review investment execution and follow-on linkage plans.

This position gives you exposure to a wide range of technologies and business models at the forefront of the rapidly changing AI industry, and the chance to gain experience across market analysis, investment review, execution and linkage.

 

Introducing the mission you will take on with our team.

  • Identifying AI business and technology investment opportunities
  • Research and insight generation on the global AI market, technology and industry structure
  • Identifying potential investment targets and analysing their business, technology and strategic fit
  • Building investment rationales, preparing review materials, reporting to management, and leading investment review and execution
  • Analysing portfolio performance after investment and developing strategies to create synergies across KRAFTON's business divisions
  • Reviewing post-investment management and value enhancement measures such as follow-on investment, collaboration and business linkage
  • Planning and carrying out other key company-wide strategic tasks and projects

 

We want to grow with someone who has these experiences! (Required)

  • Over 7 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in fields such as Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Consulting
  • Ability to derive key insights based on industry, market and company research and analysis
  • Experience leading investment, strategy or business development projects
  • Ability to collaborate smoothly with diverse internal and external stakeholders and to communicate logically through document writing and reporting
  • Business Fluent level English communication skills
  • No obstacles to overseas business travel

 

If you have these experiences, you are the person we are looking for! (Preferred)

  • Strong understanding of industries such as AI, data, software, digital content and platforms
  • Experience conducting investment review, developing investment rationales and analysing business viability based on AI technology or business understanding
  • Experience in follow-on management such as portfolio management, business collaboration and synergy review after investment
  • Quantitative analysis capability such as financial modelling, company valuation and business plan development, or holding qualifications or degrees such as an MBA, CFA or CPA

 


 

The following selection process is required to take on KRAFTON's challenges.

  • Document screening > *Assignment screening > Personality Assessment > Technical Fit Interview > Culture Fit Interview (2-3 rounds) > Offer and joining
  • *This process may vary depending on each position and candidate.
  • This is an ongoing recruitment and may close early once the position is filled.
  • Interviews and job tests may be added if necessary.
  • Selection schedules and pass or fail results will be notified individually by the email address or phone number registered in your application.

 

Please check the required documents!

  • Application form (free format), cover letter, career description, portfolio (if necessary)
  • For entry-level candidates, please focus on the cover letter; for experienced candidates, please focus on the career description.
  • When attaching a portfolio, please check the guidelines below. 

 

Place of work

  • Yeoksam Centerfield East Tower

 

Employment type 

  • Professional fixed-term contract

 


Please check the guidelines below!

  • Persons with disabilities and persons eligible for employment protection such as State merit holders will be given preference in accordance with relevant laws.
  • If there are false statements in your application, your acceptance may be cancelled.
  • A 5-month probationary period applies. The company may refuse to confirm employment based on the probationary evaluation results, and even during the probationary period, the company may end it early and refuse confirmed employment based on interim evaluation results. There will be no change in employment type or salary during the probationary period. 
  • You can check questions about the recruitment process in the KRAFTON Recruitment FAQ.

 

BE BOLD, LEARN AND WIN! Want to learn about KRAFTON's stories of growth and challenge? 

  • KRAFTON Production Studios
  • KRAFTON Games 
  • KRAFTON Vision & Core Values
  • KRAFTON Life & Welfare Benefits
  • KRAFTON Official YouTube Channel
  • BATTLEGROUNDS Official YouTube Channel
  • KRAFTON Instagram
  • KRAFTON Blog

Please check the information below

  • Those eligible for an affirmative action program such as individuals with disabilities or with distinguished service to the state will be given hiring preference according to relevant laws
  • False statements in your resume may lead to the withdrawal of the employment offer
  • A 5-month probationary period applies. Based on the mid-term evaluation, employment may be terminated early or not continued. No changes in employment type or salary during this period.
  • Please contact [contact details removed] for other inquiries

BE BOLD, LEARN AND WIN! Would you like to explore KRAFTON's growth and adventure stories?

  • KRAFTON Production Studios
  • KRAFTON Games
  • KRAFTON Vision and Core Values
  • KRAFTON Life & Welfare Benefits
  • KRAFTON Youtube Channel
  • BATTLEGROUNDS Youtube Channel
  • KRAFTON Instagram
  • KRAFTON Blog

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