Unique Cross-Border Investment / Strategic Investment Professional About the Company Our client is one of Japan’s leading global trading and investment conglomerates operating across a wide range of industries including energy infrastructure industrial materials chemicals mobility consumer business food and strategic investments worldwide. The company is actively expanding its global investment activities and is seeking an experienced investment professional to join a highly strategic and internationally focused team. Position Overview This position focuses on cross-border investment origination strategic stakeholder management and investment execution support across a broad range of industries and global markets. The successful candidate will work closely with senior internal stakeholders external partners private equity funds advisors financial institutions and management teams to identify and evaluate investment opportunities. The role is highly exposure-driven and suitable for candidates with strong relationship management capability commercial mindset and experience across M&A private equity strategic investments or investment advisory. Key Responsibilities Originate and evaluate cross-border investment and strategic partnership opportunities Develop and maintain relationships with private equity funds investment banks advisors corporate executives and strategic partners Support investment execution processes including financial analysis valuation review due diligence coordination and internal stakeholder management Conduct market research and strategic analysis across multiple industries Manage communication with both domestic and overseas stakeholders Coordinate with global internal teams and external counterparties throughout transaction processes Monitor portfolio companies and support strategic initiatives post-investment where necessary Prepare investment materials and presentations for senior management and investment committees Requirements Required Experience in private equity strategic investments investment banking M&A advisory corporate development or related fields Strong understanding of investment processes and transaction execution Experience in stakeholder management and relationship-driven business activities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Fluent Japanese and business-level English Bachelor’s degree or above Preferred Cross-border M&A or international investment experience Origination or business development experience Experience working with private equity funds or strategic investors Consulting or strategy background Experience managing complex stakeholder environments Ideal Candidate Profile Commercially minded and proactive Strong relationship-building capability Strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity Comfortable working in a global and fast-paced environment Interested in long-term strategic investment activities Able to communicate effectively with senior executives and external partners Why Join Opportunity to work at one of Japan’s most prestigious global investment platforms Exposure to large-scale international investment projects and strategic initiatives Highly international and collaborative working environment Significant interaction with senior stakeholders global investors and industry leaders Broad industry exposure across multiple sectors and investment themes Strong long-term career development opportunities within a global organization