Lead due diligence and investment execution for overseas renewable energy and infrastructure assets, including financial modeling, project finance, fund formation, asset management, and guidance of team members.
About this role
This full-time position is a secondment from Daiwa Securities to Daiwa Corporate Investment. The Research Analyst will work in the venture capital division on a new fund investing in mid- and late-stage startup companies.
Responsibilities include supporting the selection of investment targets, conducting due diligence, valuing equity, monitoring portfolio companies after investment, and developing exit strategies. The role also includes client-facing support for the capital policies and investor relations activities of investment companies.
Required qualifications include knowledge of asset management and finance, knowledge and suitability for work as a venture capitalist, logical thinking, and strong communication skills. Business-level English is listed as a preferred skill rather than a requirement. The posting seeks someone with a strong interest in startup companies and new industries and a high level of motivation for research work.
The planned initial assignment is at Daiwa Corporate Investment, with employment by Daiwa Securities. The work location is the company's office in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The stated working hours are 8:40 to 17:10, with a one-hour break. The holiday schedule includes a two-day weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays. Annual paid leave is 17 to 23 days, prorated for employees joining during the year; hourly annual leave, nursing leave, and childcare and maternity leave systems are also stated. Salary is negotiable and will be explained during the interview. The posting states that a reference check may be requested during the selection process.
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