Business Unit

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.
Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.
Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

About the Hiring Team

Business Development Department is dedicated to fostering connections between Tencent and top-tier game developers worldwide, catering to a diverse network of over 100 global investment partners and developers. Our primary objective is to enhance Tencent's global presence in the internet ecosystem as well as gaming sector, identifying business prospects and supporting investment partners in achieving sustainable growth. We are actively seeking exceptional talent globally to join our dynamic team. By building a strong global talent network, we aim to strengthen and expand Tencent's partnerships with more partners worldwide while nurturing high-quality games for the market.

What the Role Entails

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.

Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.

Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

As a Strategic Investment Manager, you will:

1. Work directly with senior management across global and domestic games markets.
2. Lead projects related to our business development independently.
3. Evaluate global gaming investment and BD opportunities.
4. More importantly, drive development of new opportunities and incubate new businesses.
5. Work in a team with high-calibre executives previously from top-tier consultancy firms and investment banks.
6. You will be responsible for supporting decision-makings for executives and leaders of business groups.
7. Provide game changing strategy and inspire out-of-the-box thinking to senior leader.
8. Plan and manage business incubation, drive product innovation and new partnerships, develop and execute go-to-market plan.
9. Make key investment decisions.
10. Monitor domestic and global game market. Identify emerging industry/technology trends.

Who We Look For

1. Have around 5 years of work experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, PE/VC and related Internet industry.
2. Demonstrate strategic visions, business insights and in-depth knowledge of the gaming/media/entertainment industry, and other related markets (preferably a gamer!).
3. Ability in interpretation of data and identify emerging market trends and business opportunities.
4. Must be a self-starter, comfortable with uncertainty, and ability to drive to answers through disciplined work, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.
5. Are effective team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Exceptional proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint; working knowledge of statistics and analysis packages.
8. Have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Location State(s)

US-California-Los Angeles, US-California-Palo Alto, US-New York State-New York

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $84,200.00 to $253,400.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.