Roles & Responsibilities
Job Description
- Leverage on the company and the candidate's network in Japan to source and identify value added opportunities for the portfolio companies which are managed by the company
- To act as the company's liaison officer for Japanese corporate accounts and to upkeep good business relations with Japanese counterparts
- Research on and identify potential strategic angles to value-add to the fund’s investments in mid-cap companies in Southeast Asia by tapping on strategic partner corporations in Japan
Support end-to-end deal process :
Assist in deal evaluation and investment decision-making; andAssist in deal execution, particularly involving Japanese stakeholdersMonitor and analyse industry market trends and private equity growth strategiesCoordinate quarterly portfolio company updates and respond to ad-hoc enquiries from existing and potential Japanese investorsSupport fund administration and operation including but not limited to :
Preparation and dissemination of capital call / distribution noticePreparation of fund reportSetting up / maintenance of SPC for investment holdingMaintenance of fund tax incentivesSupport proper implementation and ongoing maintenance of regulatory compliance and ESG requirementCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals and / or reports to address investors’ needsAssist in any ad-hoc task or project as assignedMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a leading universityMinimum 5 years of relevant working experience with top-tier companies or financial institutions in private equity, private debt, corporate banking, financial advisory and / or investment advisory.Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Role requires frequent regional travelDemonstrable strong network and deep industry connections in JapanExcellent Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint and Word)Familiar with the use of electronic financial data services (e.g. Bloomberg, CapitalIQ)Proficiency in written and spoken Japanese (equivalent to JLPT N1) is essential as the role will involve extensive interaction with Japanese stakeholders and companies.Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Tell employers what skills you have
Ability to Multitask
Microsoft PowerPoint
Investment Advisory
Asset Management
Bloomberg
Growth Strategies
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Regulatory Compliance
Analytical Skills
Private Equity
Fund Administration
Portfolio Management
SPC
Financial Advisory
Japanese