As we continue to expand our technology portfolio and accelerate growth through strategic investments, acquisitions, and partnerships, we are looking for an experienced Corporate Development & Strategy professional to help shape the future of our business.
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of strategy, technology, and investment. Working closely with senior leaders and professionals across Europe, Japan, and the US, you will help define the long-term growth strategy for Sony Semiconductor Solutions while identifying and implementing inorganic growth opportunities across the global deep-tech ecosystem.
You will evaluate emerging technologies, build investment theses, develop strategic recommendations, and drive acquisitions, investments, and partnerships that support Sony's future ambitions in sensing, edge AI, photonics, automotive technologies, and adjacent markets.
You will:
Shape and participate in the long-term growth strategy for Sony Semiconductor Solutions across imaging, sensing, edge AI, photonics, automotive and adjacent technology markets.
Identify, evaluate and drive acquisition, investment and strategic partnership opportunities that support business growth and technology leadership.
Develop strategic recommendations through market analysis, competitive intelligence and technology trend assessment.
Build and maintain relationships with founders, venture capital firms, private equity investors, investment banks and industry leaders.
Lead financial modelling, valuation and business case development to support investment and strategic decisions.
Handle commercial and financial due diligence activities in partnership with internal and external partners.
Support deal structuring, negotiation and transaction execution, from initial opportunity assessment through to closing.
Prepare high-impact materials and recommendations for senior leadership and global customers.
Scan emerging technologies and market developments to identify future growth opportunities and investment themes.
Collaborate across international teams to influence strategic decisions and deliver complex cross-functional projects.
You will bring:
Proven experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Growth Equity, Corporate Finance or Strategy Consulting.
Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions, strategic investments or partnership initiatives.
Strong financial analysis, valuation and modelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Good understanding of industries committed to advanced technologies, ideally within semiconductors, AI, photonics, hardware or deep-tech environments.
Excellent partner management skills and ability to build credibility across senior internal and external networks.
Strong commercial acumen, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for different audiences.
The ability to operate effectively in international and matrixed environments, balancing multiple priorities and partners.
Intellectual curiosity, sound judgement and a genuine interest in emerging technologies and innovation.
A degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Engineering, Physics or a related field; an MBA, CFA or similar qualification would be advantageous
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