Japan
Published on: November 13, 2026
Our client is a diversified international investment group with a portfolio spanning businesses and investments in a range of sectors that support the global economy. Its international outlook and breadth of activity offer employees the opportunity to work across markets and engage with a variety of investment themes.
The Japan investments team is lean and operates with a high degree of trust and ownership. Working closely with senior decision-makers, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to investment analysis and portfolio decisions. The role offers broad exposure across private and public markets, alongside the chance to build relationships throughout Japan’s investment community.
As Senior Associate, Japan Investments, you will help manage and grow a portfolio spanning private markets—including venture capital and private equity funds, direct investments and co-investments—and public markets, including long-only and hedge fund strategies. Based in Tokyo, this permanent, hybrid role combines investment research, transaction execution and portfolio oversight.
You will assess opportunities from initial analysis and due diligence through to investment recommendations, working with external advisers and presenting your findings to the investment committee. You will also monitor fund, company and manager performance, develop investment ideas in Japanese public markets, and support portfolio construction and risk monitoring. Across the portfolio, you will coordinate the investment meeting cycle, prepare materials for internal and board reporting, and help connect teams and stakeholders across geographies.
2–5 years’ total experience, including meaningful experience investing in or covering Japan.
Private equity transaction experience at a recognised global or regional firm, covering deal execution, due diligence and portfolio monitoring.
Background in a leading consulting firm or bulge-bracket investment bank strongly preferred.
Fluent business Japanese and English, with the ability to engage directly with Japanese managers, company leaders and counterparties.
Strong financial modelling, valuation and due diligence skills.
Ability to conduct rigorous analysis independently, from initial assessment through to recommendation.
Exposure to, or a strong interest in, public markets investing, alongside private markets experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations.
A self-starter who can take ownership and work autonomously in a lean, generalist team.
Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or CFA qualification is an advantage.
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