A leading global alternatives investment platform with a long standing presence across Asia is seeking a Managing Director / Head of Japan to lead its Japan business. The role carries full responsibility for origination, portfolio oversight, senior stakeholder engagement, and platform growth in Japan.
The firm has recently established a new portfolio company in Japan, with plans to build 4–5 additional portfolio investments over the coming years, supported by a global platform managing USD 135bn+ in assets and over 25 years of experience across Asia.
This is a senior leadership role suited to a buy-side–oriented investment professional with deep Japan market experience and strong M&A and origination credentials.
Key Responsibilities
Japan Platform Leadership
• Act as Country Head for Japan, with responsibility for investment activity, portfolio oversight, and strategic growth.
• Lead the build-out and scaling of the Japan platform in line with global strategy.
• Represent the firm with senior external stakeholders, including institutional investors, corporates, and financial partners.
Origination & M&A Execution
• Lead investment origination in Japan, with a strong focus on proprietary opportunities.
• Drive M&A execution, including transaction structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and investment committee processes.
• Oversee commercial, operational, and strategic due diligence (sell-side CDD experience viewed positively).
Portfolio Management
• Maintain senior oversight of Japan-based portfolio companies, working closely with management teams and boards.
• Support value creation initiatives and long-term strategic planning.
• Monitor performance, risk, and exit readiness.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Develop and manage senior relationships with:
• Japanese financial institutions (e.g. large banks, asset managers, institutional investors)
• Infrastructure and private equity GPs
• International corporates with investment experience
• Act as a trusted partner to co-investors and strategic stakeholders.
Required Experience
• Deep professional and cultural understanding of the Japan market.
• 15+ years' experience in investment-related roles with a strong Japan focus.
• Proven M&A and origination track record (mandatory).
• Strong portfolio management experience.
• Experience on the buy-side is strongly preferred, including:
• Infrastructure GPs
• Private Equity GPs (with infrastructure / renewables exposure)
• Merchant investment platforms (e.g. principal investing arms)
• Sell-side backgrounds (investment banking) considered where there is:
• Significant M&A and origination exposure
• Strong transaction leadership experience
• Clear transition capability to a principal investor role
Acceptable Backgrounds
• Buy-side investment professionals (preferred)
• Investment banking / M&A professionals with deep sector expertise
• Broader asset management or financial institutions with infrastructure investment exposure
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