This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or conversions.
Employer job description
From Riot Games's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
This role is on-site at our Los Angeles, California office .
Riot’s Rotational Program serves currently enrolled Masters students who are eager to impact millions of players worldwide that engage with our games.
As a Rotational Program participant, you can expect to rotate through game product, corporate strategy and partnerships business functions. Depending on your rotation, you will gain hands-on experience across product management, analytics, business strategy, partnerships and more. The program offers mentorship, networking and career development so that you have all of the resources necessary to excel at your craft and create memorable experiences for players across the globe.
This program is designed to build a pipeline of future leaders for Riot’s Game Product Management and Corporate Strategy organizations. Throughout the program, participants will develop the strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities needed to drive impact across Riot and help shape the future of our games and player experiences. For strategic thinkers who are also players at heart, this program is a unique opportunity to help shape Riot’s long-term direction and create lasting impact for players around the world.
Potential Responsibilities:
Complete two rotations across business-critical functions, including Corporate Strategy, Partnerships and Game Product Management.
Partner closely with business leaders in Product, Publishing and Corporate Strategy to drive progress on strategic initiatives
Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform strategic discussions, support decision-making, and shape business recommendations.
Identify, structure, and solve complex business problems independently, collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop recommendations across growth strategy, market analysis, operational strategy, partnerships, market expansion, and new revenue opportunities.
Lead and support strategic initiatives that directly impact player outcomes and business performance and position the company for long-term success.
Advocate for the player experience by incorporating player insights, feedback, and data into decision-making and product development.
Foster cross-functional collaboration by strengthening communication, knowledge sharing, and alignment across teams.
Build domain expertise through targeted training programs covering products, service delivery models, analytics, corporate strategy, and development processes.
Accelerate personal and professional growth through workshops focused on leadership, influence, and sustainable performance.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Masters or MBA Program
Expected to graduate in Spring 2027
3+ years of professional experience working in one of the following fields: Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Product Management, Product Strategy or Partnerships
Strong analytical skills, with experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research to evaluate business issues, generate insights, and support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous business problems, develop hypotheses, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
Experience building business cases, market assessments, financial models, strategic recommendations, or product/partnership analyses.
Available to work full time hours during the 2-year rotational program duration
Desired Qualifications:
Affinity for our games is highly desirable. Your work will impact the player experience of millions across the globe.
5+ years of professional experience working in one of the following fields: Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Product Management, Product Strategy or Partnerships
Experience working in games, entertainment, consumer technology, media, sports, or another player-/consumer-focused industry.
Experience supporting global teams, international markets, or initiatives that serve diverse audiences across regions.
Experience collaborating with technical, creative, product, analytics, or engineering stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
Deep understanding of the games industry, including player behavior, live service models, monetization, publishing, esports, or digital entertainment trends.
Familiarity with analytical tools or methods such as SQL, Tableau, Looker, financial modeling, market sizing, cohort analysis, or experimentation.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or conversions.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Applications Close January 4th, 2027
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our
benefits pages
for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first
. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary is
$175,000
+ incentive compensation + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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