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FandomCorporate Development Director
Fandom seeks a Corporate Development Director for a remote, full-time position. In this role, you will collaborate with executive leadership, operational teams, and private equity investor…
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Fandom seeks a Corporate Development Director for a remote, full-time position. In this role, you will collaborate with executive leadership, operational teams, and private equity investor TPG to manage the corporate development lifecycle. Reporting directly to the CFO and COO, you will oversee evaluation, due diligence, and workflow processes for acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures. Fandom is a global platform reaching over 350 million unique visitors monthly, catering to gaming and…
Job Description
Fandom seeks a Corporate Development Director for a remote, full-time position. In this role, you will collaborate with executive leadership, operational teams, and private equity investor TPG to manage the corporate development lifecycle. Reporting directly to the CFO and COO, you will oversee evaluation, due diligence, and workflow processes for acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures. Fandom is a global platform reaching over 350 million unique visitors monthly, catering to gaming and entertainment fans through wikis, the Fanatical video game retailer, and media brands like GameSpot, TV Guide, and Metacritic.
This position involves managing inbound deal flows, sourcing outbound deals, conducting industry research, negotiating, and executing transactions. You will build financial models under limited information, analyze market trends, develop landscape overviews for executive review, and oversee data rooms. The role suits professionals with strong analytical capabilities who can experiment with diverse business models and translate them into detailed operational forecasts.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CFO and COO on deal sourcing, pitch creation, financial modeling, due diligence, and closing activities
- Support M&A integration phases
- Examine industry trends to spot potential acquisition targets
- Build industry landscapes and competitive analyses for leadership review
- Direct due diligence workflows between internal and external stakeholders
- Analyze diligence figures and prepare executive presentations
- Manage virtual data rooms and act as the primary contact for diligence inquiries
- Independently construct financial models and forecasts to determine valuation and budget requirements
- Translate experimental business models into detailed operating models
Requirements
- 2+ years of investment banking experience
- 3+ years of corporate development and/or private equity experience
- Proficiency in building financial and valuation models
- Experience handling M&A transactions ranging from acqui-hires and asset purchases to full company acquisitions
- Expertise in Excel and Google Sheets
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Google Slides
- Comfort working with AI tools like Claude to build automated workflows, memos, and financial models
- Strong judgment, analytical acumen, written communication, and presentation capabilities
Qualifications
- Experience working in or alongside gaming, entertainment, digital media, or internet services industries
- Background navigating matrix company structures
- Strong personal affinity for gaming and/or entertainment
Core Skills
Benefits
- Salary range of USD 180,000 to 300,000 per year, varying by location and market factors
- Vibrant team culture
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Training resources including unlimited Udemy access
- Flexible working hours and time off
- Equity and retirement programs featuring a 401(k) match
- Paid parental leave
- International work environment with a start-up culture
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting lists the location as remote with flexible working hours.
What is the salary range for the Corporate Development Director?
The salary ranges from USD 180,000 to 300,000 per year, with the actual amount varying based on location and market factors.
Who will I report to in this role?
You will report directly to the CFO and COO.
What prior experience is required?
Applicants must have at least 2 years of investment banking experience and 3 years of corporate development and/or private equity experience, along with M&A transaction exposure.
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