Tokyo Atlas NextWave

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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