Due Diligence Manager, New Investment Opportunities

This position is part of the Investigation Department and evaluates prospective new investment targets independently of the investment division. The role reviews due diligence materials for startup candidates and interviews management teams to assess management, market size and growth potential, industry structure, competitive advantages, financial condition, and management systems. It also monitors the performance and other conditions of existing portfolio companies.

Additional responsibilities cover venture-capital fund middle- and back-office operations, including concluding and managing contracts with investee companies and handling payment procedures. The posting states that the role provides exposure to current technologies and businesses and allows employees without prior venture-capital experience to build relevant knowledge through the work.

The listed required conditions are sales experience at a bank or securities company, whether serving individuals or corporate clients; experience at a consulting company; and experience in finance or investor relations at an operating company. Knowledge of general corporate management and English ability are listed as preferred conditions rather than requirements. The position is a management role in the Investigation Department.

Employment is regular full-time employment. The posting lists a six-month trial period and an indefinite contract term. The estimated annual salary is 6.0 million to 8.0 million JPY, with an estimated monthly salary of 500,000 to 666,000 JPY. Compensation considers previous compensation, experience, and skills. A performance-linked bonus is provided; bonuses and salary revisions are each listed as occurring once per year. Overtime pay is not provided because this is a management position.

The work location is in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Remote work is not available, and the posting states that there is no change of workplace or transfer. Flextime is not available, and the basic hours are 9:00 to 17:45 with a 60-minute break. Benefits include a reduced-hours system, casual dress, a defined-contribution pension, group term life insurance, an employee stock ownership plan, childbirth and childcare support, qualification and training support, and meal assistance. Additional welfare services include Netflix access, discounted stays at approximately 33,000 lodging facilities, corporate sports-club membership, health and mental-health consultation services, childcare and caregiving assistance, free e-learning with more than 2,000 courses, and a communication program usable at more than 26,133 restaurants. Insurance includes health insurance, employees' pension insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Annual holidays total 120 days, including a two-day weekend on Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays, and the year-end period from December 31 through January 3. Condolence leave and 13 to 23 days of annual paid leave are also listed, with the first year providing 13 days subject to the month of joining. The premises are completely non-smoking.