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    Head of Corporate Development

    Room 8 Group is an end-to-end strategic partner in external game development. Working across all platforms, we provide creative and technical expertise across game development, technology, art, trailers, and QA for AAA and AA games.  

    Since 2011, we’ve built creative partnerships with world-leading publishers such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Sony, Gameloft, Take2, EA, and more. While leveraging our own cutting-edge tools and R&D capabilities, we’ve co-created a multitude of award-winning projects for video game IPs and franchises including Call of Duty, Diablo, Assassin’s Creed, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Doctor Who, and many more.  

    Through primarily organic growth, we are proudly independent, now home to around 1,100 creatives based in Europe, North America, and South America. 

    Location: Ukraine
    Cooperation: Full-time , Remote
    Languages: English
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    The next great challenge is coming: 

    Room 8 Group is looking for a Head of Corporate Development to lead our growth initiatives and corporate strategy, encompassing sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A and partnership opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in analyzing competitive landscapes, identifying acquisition targets, performing valuations, assessing strategic fit, executing deals as a principal, and integrating acquired companies. This role also involves significant project management and operational responsibilities.

    Superpowers you have:

    • General understanding of software outsourcing and/or the video games business.
    • 5+ years of work experience in the fields of IB, PE, VC, corporate development, or management consulting with a strong financial background.
    • Experience managing end-to-end M&A processes, particularly on the buy-side.
    • Strong financial modeling skills and experience preparing investment presentations.

    • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation abilities.

    • Proficient in structuring and managing due diligence processes.

    • Strong grasp of the financial and legal implications of acquisition terms.

    • Fluency in English.

    Becoming part of Room 8 Group, you will:

    • Identify potential acquisition and partnership targets within and beyond the gaming industry.

    • Manage and structure the M&A pipeline, including incoming investment opportunities.

    • Evaluate and prioritize acquisition targets (e.g., game studios) through valuation and strategic fit assessments.

    • Conduct market and company analysis as part of pre-acquisition evaluation.

    • Lead end-to-end acquisition processes.

    • Manage cross-functional acquisition teams, including internal stakeholders, external advisors, banks, and legal counsel.

    • Identify and engage potential investors or creditors as needed; support debt and capital raising efforts.

    • Oversee post-merger integration, acting as the primary point of contact for acquired companies.

    • Identify emerging technology solution providers; coordinate internal technical assessments and negotiate partnership agreements.

    Join the team of inspiring game dev professionals, and get even more:

    • Competitive financial remuneration; 
    • Challenges to raise your XPs score working on the projects of the top global game dev publishers; 
    • A culture of diversity and inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents; 
    • Community of people who understand and share your passion for games. 

    Together we will bring games to the next level. Exactly with you.

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    Together we will bring games to the next level. Exactly with you.