[Coupang] MBA Recruitment(Coupang Finance Development Program)

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce. 

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been at since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.  

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. 

Coupang Finance Development Program

Coupang Finance Development Program is designed to recruit smart and talented MBA graduates from top universities and develop them to be finance experts at Coupang. Trainees will experience 6months of rotation work in core teams within Coupang Finance and will ultimately be assigned to the most suitable team after 12months.   

(1) Corporate Development 
: Search, evaluate, and secure external opportunities such as talent, technology, business, and products i) to identify new customer pain points and develop solutions for them, and ii) to accelerate the resolution of existing problems the team Coupang is working on  

(2) Logistics Finance 
: In charge of planning, monitoring and advising business from finance perspectives, including annual/long-term planning to weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews, bringing total transparency to key business leaders  

(3) Rocket Growth Finance 
: FP&A function that supports Rocket Growth business which helps sellers grow through Coupang's best delivery experience and customer service  

(4)  Corporate FP&A 
: Directs the company-wide forecast and budget process, analyses variance to these plans and forecasts and provides insights to the leadership team. Supports the Investor Relations team to inform and communicate with investors and investment analysts 

(5) Play Finance 

: Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic resource allocation for Coupang Play. Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance against subscriber and engagement metrics, identify growth opportunities, and provide data-driven recommendations that enhance profitability, capital efficiency, and long-term business value. 

(6) CFS Finance  

: Lead financial planning and analysis for Coupang Fulfillment Services by evaluating network capacity, labor efficiency, and operational investments. Provide visibility into key cost drivers and business performance to enable strategic decision-making across fulfillment operations. 

Qualifications

• MBA graduates
• a minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, operations, business development/management, strategy development etc. 
• Solid team player; work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
• Strong consultative / analytical / problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
• Self motivated, reliable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines

Recruitment Process

1. Application Submission (~ August 15) Please submit your CV in English

2. Application Review & Recruiter Phone Screen (July ~ August)

3. Case Study & Interviews (August)

4. VP Interview (September)

5. Join: September ~ October 2026

• The above recruiting timeline is subject to change according to application volume and other circumstances  

Details to Consider

• The employment type of this position is regular including 12 weeks probationary period.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.     
• Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
• Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer. 

Privacy Notice

• Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below.  https://www.coupang.jobs/en/privacy-policy/ 

Document Return Policy

• This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.   
• A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.  However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company.  In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant.  
• A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit the request to the Company (Coupang Recruiting Team, Tower 730, 570 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address via registered mail.  Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail.  
• In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above, the Company shall retain the original hiring documents submitted by the job applicant for 180 days from the completion of the recruiting process.  If no request is made until the end of this period, all of his/her hiring documents will be destroyed immediately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
• Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance are not met.