Investment Risk Specialist (Professional Level)

This professional-level role is part of the 12-person Investment Risk Section within the Risk Management Department. The section manages investment cases from initial entry through ongoing monitoring and exit, covering investments in real estate, renewable energy, infrastructure, equities and private-equity funds.

Daily responsibilities include regularly monitoring the asset composition and risk status of investee companies or projects and reporting findings to management. The role works with front-office and middle-office personnel at domestic and overseas offices to analyze qualitative and quantitative risks when investment cases are undertaken. It also performs qualitative and quantitative risk assessments during the holding period and considers investment efficiency and the rationale for continuing to hold each investment.

The Risk Management Department covers market, credit, liquidity and operational risk, as well as integrated risk, investment risk, model risk and related operations. The department supports the appropriate identification, assessment and management of risks associated with the group’s business activities.

Required qualifications include experience in investment-case or credit screening and risk management at a financial institution or similar organization. Applicants must also have experience completing work through communication with diverse stakeholders at domestic and overseas offices, and must possess native-level Japanese proficiency. Experience in planning functions at a financial institution, such as an investment, lending or credit planning department or a corporate planning department, is welcomed. The posting also identifies strong communication skills and the ability to learn and act autonomously as preferred qualities.

The hiring background relates to developing a business portfolio toward fiscal 2030, including expansion of asset management in real estate and alternative assets, capital and business alliances, and real estate and renewable-energy-related businesses. Overseas investment cases are also expected to be addressed.

Employment is regular full-time employment. Salary is discussed with the candidate, with details provided during the interview. The work location is the Grand Tokyo North Tower in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Working hours are 8:40 to 17:10 with a one-hour break. Holidays include two-day weekends on Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays and the year-end and New Year period. Annual paid leave is 17 to 23 days, prorated for employees joining during the year; hourly paid leave, nursing leave, and childcare leave systems are also available.

Smoking is prohibited during working hours. The scope of duties may change to duties designated by the company, and the work location may change to a company-designated location, including a location where telework is performed. A reference check may be requested during the selection process. One position is listed.