The client is a leading Japanese private equity firm with a strong track record of investing in and growing businesses through hands-on partnership. With an active new fundraise planned, the firm continues to pursue compelling investment opportunities and expand its platform.
At the core of the firm’s philosophy is “problem-solving investment”: identifying a company’s essential challenges, partnering with management, and driving long-term value creation through thoughtful execution. The culture values insight, ownership, creativity, and the ability to navigate uncertainty without losing sight of practical outcomes. Team members are expected to bring strong conviction, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and contribute with both rigor and humility.
This Manager-level Investment role is part of the firm’s PE investment team and will be involved across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and execution to value creation and exit. The primary focus is on originating new opportunities and driving them forward with speed, judgment, and discipline.
You will help identify attractive companies, assess their strengths and market context, shape the investment thesis, and coordinate the deal process with internal team members and external stakeholders. The role also requires working closely with portfolio company leadership to support value-up initiatives and helping ensure investments are executed with a clear strategic rationale. [suggestion: This is a highly hands-on role for a candidate who wants to build a long-term career in private equity and take ownership of deals.]
5+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in M&A or a related investment banking/transaction role
Strong skills in corporate finance, LBO modeling, valuation, and documentation [suggestion: with the ability to ramp up quickly where needed]
Genuine motivation for private equity and alignment with a problem-solving investment philosophy
Ability to lead deal teams, coordinate investment stories, and build trust with stakeholders
Strong network and sourcing capability are highly valued
Annual base compensation plus bonus: JPY 13 million to JPY 25 million
Quarterly bonus payments (March, June, September, and December), excluding special bonus
Special bonus tied to fund performance and contributions to investments
Sign-on bonus may be offered in the first year, typically JPY 3 million to JPY 8 million
