Roles & Responsibilities
About the Client
Our client is a Japan-based investment group with over 20 years of history and more than USD 3.5 billion in accumulated AUM. The firm has established Singapore as its ASEAN hub while maintaining its headquarters in Tokyo. The group is recognised for its hands-on approach with portfolio companies, strengthening governance, enhancing financial integrity, and creating long-term value across Asia.
Role Overview
This role is focused on post-investment management of portfolio companies, ensuring that governance, financial discipline, and value creation initiatives are successfully implemented. The successful candidate will work closely with portfolio company management, Japan HQ, the Singapore office, and co-investors.
- This is not a front-office execution role. Instead, it is a highly visible position in portfolio oversight, requiring strong financial expertise, cultural sensitivity, and relationship management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a bridge between HQ in Japan, the Singapore office, portfolio companies, and co-investors.Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio companies; review management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.Provide governance support and strategic input on management reporting and improvement initiatives.Build strong relationships with portfolio company leadership, including SMEs and subsidiaries of Japanese corporates.Represent the firm at board meetings or equivalent forums.Collaborate with Japan HQ and Singapore office to prepare portfolio reports and investment committee updates.Maintain communication with co-investors in Japanese companies on portfolio matters.Requirements
5–10 years of relevant experience in post-investment management, corporate planning, consulting, audit / advisory, or related fields.Strong financial and accounting background; CPA or equivalent highly valued.Native-level Japanese (required for written and spoken communication with HQ, portfolio companies, and co-investors).Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese.Personality fit : down-to-earth, approachable, practical communicator.Tell employers what skills you have
Budgets
Relationship Management Skills
Due Diligence
Investments
CPA
Economics
Approachable
Accounting
Value Creation
Financial Modelling
Capital
Consulting
Real Estate
Bridge
Japanese