Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Us
Making fans—that’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next‑generation, live‑operations games company.
We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.
We are embarking on an adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship toward a new horizon.
Important: This is a full‑time, hybrid role for Ontario‑based employees only. The successful candidate will be required to work from our Toronto office (Queens Quay West) for a minimum of three days per week.
About the Role
Big Viking Games is looking for a Corp Dev & Partnerships Manager to help shape and execute the company’s strategic growth and partnership agenda. This role sits within the Office of the CEO and works closely with the VP, Strategy & Biz Ops, operating as a trusted execution partner on high‑impact external initiatives.
The role is primarily focused on corporate development, with ownership of deal sourcing, thesis development, and early‑stage evaluation of acquisition and investment opportunities. In parallel, the role supports strategic partnerships and selective business development, helping BVG and its portfolio companies identify, assess, and structure partnerships that advance long‑term strategic goals.
This is a manager‑level, individual‑contributor role designed for someone who can independently own work streams, manage complex processes, and act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership.
What You’ll Do
Corporate Development & Deal Execution
Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities, with a focus on strategic fit, capability expansion, and long‑term value creation
Build and maintain a structured pipeline of potential M&A opportunities
Coordinate and support due diligence processes across internal stakeholders (product, technology, finance, legal, operations), managing timelines, inputs, and synthesis
Prepare investment theses, opportunity assessments, and concise executive‑level materials to support go / no‑go decisions
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities for BVG and its portfolio companies, including technology, platform, ecosystem, and commercial partners
Support structuring and evaluation of partnership economics, strategic value, and long‑term optionality
Maintain and grow relationships with founders, operators, investors, and peers across the gaming, AI, and broader technology ecosystem
Act as a coordination and relationship owner for selected partnerships, ensuring alignment with BVG’s strategic priorities
Strategy & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, VP Strategy & Biz Ops, and senior leaders on build vs. buy vs. partner decisions
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to assess feasibility, integration considerations, and strategic trade‑offs
Track market and competitive trends across gaming, AI, and adjacent technologies to proactively inform deal and partnership theses
Requirements
The Must‑Haves
Demonstrated experience in corporate development, strategy, partnerships, venture investing, investment banking, or related roles
Proven ability to source and evaluate acquisition or partnership opportunities
Strong strategic judgment and comfort operating with ambiguity and incomplete information
Experience coordinating complex, cross‑functional initiatives or diligence‑style processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑ready materials
Strong attention to detail—so you’ll notice we’d like you to mention “Kattegat” in your application
Ability to travel occasionally for gaming conferences, industry events, and investor or…
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