Private Corporate Coverage Banker

Daiwa Securities Group

Finance

Biz Dev

Client Rel

About this role

This full-time, player-level role covers unlisted companies, mainly startups. At the outset, the employee works with coverage bankers to provide advisory services to these companies.

The work includes IPO and M&A origination and execution. Over time, the employee may continue in an advisory capacity or act as a coverage banker for promising unlisted companies expected to represent Japan, overseeing the overall listing project.

Responsibilities span identifying promising companies, building relationships with unlisted-company clients, securing lead-manager mandates, and supporting the process through completion of an IPO.

Applicants should have an interest in investment banking. Prior investment banking experience is not required. The posting also identifies communication ability with clients and internal and external stakeholders, interest in new businesses and services in Japan and overseas, and the ability to continue self-directed study and maintain personal discipline. After joining, the employee is expected to prioritize studying securities analysis and English.

The position is based at the Grant Tokyo North Tower in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Working hours are 8:40 to 17:10, with a one-hour break. Holidays include a two-day weekend on Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays, and the year-end and New Year holiday period. Annual paid leave is 17 to 23 days, prorated for employees joining during the year; hourly paid leave, nursing leave, and maternity and childcare leave systems are also available. Smoking is prohibited during working hours.

The scope of possible changes to duties is the work designated by the company. The scope of possible workplace changes is company-designated locations, including places where telework is performed. Compensation is subject to consultation, with details provided during the interview. The posting lists one available position. A reference check may be requested during the selection process. The employer states that its business includes securities trading, brokerage and agency services, underwriting, and related financial instruments business.

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