Buyout Investment Professional

This full-time position supports a buyout fund that began operations in October 2023. The person will join the investment group of Daiwa PI Capital and concurrently be assigned from Daiwa PI Partners. The role covers buyout investment activities for domestic companies from sourcing through exit.

Investment responsibilities include sourcing opportunities, due diligence, financial modeling, preparing materials for the investment committee, negotiating transaction terms, providing hands-on support after investment, monitoring portfolio companies, and managing exits.

For the investment role, proficiency in financial modeling and at least three years of experience in M&A-related work and LBO finance are required. For the portfolio support role, it requires at least three years of experience in business improvement at a PE fund portfolio company, a strategy consulting firm, or a corporate planning function within an operating company. Strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with portfolio companies are required. Investment-related hard skills are considered beneficial for the portfolio support track.

English ability, IT-related knowledge, and qualifications such as attorney, certified public accountant, or tax accountant are welcomed. No specific qualification is required. Japanese is a required language, while English, Chinese, and other languages are welcomed languages.

The position is based at the Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku office in Tokyo. Work may take place at locations designated by the company, including telework locations.