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; and
+ Assist in deal execution, particularly involving Japanese stakeholders
Monitor and analyse industry market trends and private equity growth strategies Coordinate quarterly portfolio company updates and respond to ad-hoc enquiries from existing and potential Japanese investors Support fund administration and operation including but not limited to: + Preparation and dissemination of capital call/distribution notice
+ Preparation of fund report
+ Setting up/maintenance of SPC for investment holding
+ Maintenance of fund tax incentives
Support proper implementation and ongoing maintenance of regulatory compliance and ESG requirement Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals and/or reports to address investors' needs Assist in any ad-hoc task or project as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a leading university Minimum 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 travel Demonstrable strong network and deep industry connections in Japan Excellent 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.