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About this role
Sakana AI is hiring a Corporate Development Associate in its corporate planning department. The team designs capital policy and M&A strategy as the AI industry moves quickly, and works closely with the CEO, the president and the business development division to carry a Japan-born AI start-up to the world.
The associate handles capital policy, including building the equity story, financing strategy and leading funding rounds; plans, sources and executes M&A and strategic investment deals; promotes strategic partnerships with large companies and research institutions in Japan and abroad; and moves the IPO process forward with the internal corporate team and securities firms.
Applicants need experience in one of the following: investment banking (fundraising, M&A advisory or IPO), private-equity deal sourcing and execution, or corporate planning and management at a global tech company (including consulting work of the same kind). A bachelor's or master's degree in finance, business, economics, law or a related field is expected, and a CFA or accounting qualification is preferred. Native-level Japanese (about JLPT N1) and business-level English are required, along with a strong interest in generative AI.
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