M&A Origination Support

This role supports the origination of domestic and international M&A opportunities considered by clients. From the initial stages of an opportunity, the position works with coverage teams to examine and structure transactions, and supports the execution of individual engagements in coordination with product teams. It also handles activities associated with M&A origination, including internal information sharing.

The position is offered at either Junior Banker level, covering Analyst or Associate, or Senior Banker level, covering Vice President. Analyst and Associate candidates should have experience in corporate finance at an investment bank, accounting firm, M&A boutique, bank or other financial institution, law firm, operating company, or fund. Relevant experience includes M&A advisory, investment banking coverage, principal investment, and M&A finance. Basic knowledge of corporate finance, company law, taxation, and accounting is required. Business-level PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools, are also required. Experience using information providers such as FactSet, Capital IQ, or SPEEDA is required. English ability at approximately TOEIC 730 or above is welcomed but not required.

Vice President candidates must have at least five years of corporate finance experience in the listed types of organizations and experience managing projects either as a project manager or as a substantially responsible project manager under the supervision of a senior colleague. Experience as a project manager for financial advisory on M&A transactions is welcomed.

The position is full-time and permanent, with a six-month probationary period during which compensation remains unchanged. The stated working hours are 8:40 to 17:10, including 7.5 working hours and a 60-minute break. Flextime may apply depending on the department. The work location is Tokyo, with possible changes to company-designated locations including telework locations. Weekends, public holidays, and specified year-end and New Year holidays are generally off. Annual paid leave is 21 days, subject to a first-year adjustment based on the hiring month. Overtime and holiday work may be required. Salary is determined according to company rules and individual ability and suitability; the posting does not state a numeric range. Benefits include commuting expense reimbursement, lunch support, social insurance, an employee stock ownership plan, childcare discounts, housing-related programs, asset-formation support, and leisure support. Indoor smoking is prohibited.