BD & Investment Manager, AI + Game Tech

About the role

Tencent Games, founded in 2003, is a global platform for game development, operations and publishing and the largest online game community in China, with over 140 games and more than 800 million users. Its Business Development Department connects Tencent with game developers and over 100 global investment partners, and is looking for a Strategic BD and Investment Manager in Palo Alto, California. You will lead engagement with US and AI/tech or AI+ application companies, identify and incubate new opportunities, and act as the main external face bridging Tencent's studios and tech platforms with ecosystem players.

Key responsibilities

• Lead frontline engagement with US and AI/tech or AI+ application companies to identify collaboration opportunities and establish long-term partnerships.
• Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships at the intersection of tech/AI and games/entertainment, and incubate new businesses.
• Act as the primary external-facing representative linking Tencent's internal teams with external innovators.
• Monitor and analyze emerging technology and AI trends in gaming and entertainment, and maintain a strategic framework for market analysis.
• Work directly with senior management across global AI and games markets, support their decisions and provide strategy and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Plan and manage business incubation, drive product innovation and new partnerships, and develop and execute go-to-market plans.

Required profile

• More than 3 years of experience in tech investment or strategy consulting, preferably in gaming/entertainment or TMT.
• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field is a strong plus.
• Strategic vision, business insight and in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies, especially AI applications in gaming.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive investment strategies from ideation to execution, working with cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of statistics and analysis packages.
• Ability to analyze market data, financial metrics and technology trends.

What we offer

• Expected base pay of $106,900 to $253,400 per year, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
• Possible sign-on payment, relocation package and restricted stock units.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and a 401(k) plan.
• Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year, up to 13 days of holidays and up to 10 days of paid sick leave, depending on tenure.