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Job Description

As a cross-border M&A advisor, you will be entrusted with a series of tasks from sourcing to closing of transfer deals (mainly overseas companies). We are looking for people with a global mindset through international work.

【Specific duties】

• Identification, information gathering and analysis of companies to be sold as M&A targets (currently mainly companies in ASEAN countries, Oceania and Europe).
• Prepare, propose and approach M&A proposals to buyer companies (Japanese companies).
• Negotiate with overseas partners and buyer companies, and perform a series of tasks up to the closing of the deal.
• Interaction and relationship building with partner companies in ASEAN countries, Oceania and Europe.

※The projects handled are mainly of a scale of 1-10 billion *1. 
*1: We also handle a small proportion of domestic projects. 

Qualifications

【Requirements】

• Advanced business level English and Japanese language skills.
  (Translation of English documents into Japanese and communication with partners and Japanese companies will be required.) 
• M&A experience is not required.

【Preferred】

• Experience in M&A projects
• At least 3 years in the planning department of a general trading company, securities company, bank or major operating company.
• Those with experience in finance operations
• Qualified persons with experience in FAS operations at auditing firms, tax accounting firms or accounting firms (e.g. certified public accountants)

Become a “Global Professional” quickly

We are proud to say that we are the perfect first career choice for people who want to become “global-oriented professionals” in the future, and who want to be active in international business both in Japan and overseas. We give opportunities to people of all ages, genders and nationalities who are motivated and capable. Of course, there is an optimum pace for everyone, and we have to take into account a person’s ability and level of development.

The general image of this job is one of front-loaded, hard-hitting negotiations, but surprisingly there is also a lot of low-key desk work, mainly research and analysis, that is done diligently, as well as the preparation of documents. Occasionally, you will accompany Japanese companies, which are the buyers, on their overseas inspection tours, at which time you will need to be attentive to detail and communicate well. Not all M&A projects are concluded. That is why there is a great sense of achievement when you are able to close a deal over a long period of time.

A sense of responsibility for one’s own role as part of a team is required. In addition, unexpected things often happen during projects and therefore it is a job that is difficult to put into a manual, so you need to be flexible and able to adapt to various situations. You need to be ambitious and always aim to be the best.

Career path

【Six months to a year after joining the company.】

① You will learn the basic sales experience and know-how as an M&A adviser through new sales activities for various Group products.
② At the same time, you will be assigned to assist in M&A projects and gain practical experience in M&A.

【Year 2】

The second year: You will continue to gain experience as an M&A adviser, with the aim of becoming a manager of M&A projects.

【Years 3-4.】

The aim is to gain further experience as an M&A adviser and manager of M&A projects.
*2: The Overseas Work Programme is a programme for new graduates and young employees who have been with the company for two years to work overseas for up to eight months during a two-year period at the company’s overseas locations at their own request. The programme covers the third and fourth years of employment with the company.

For further information, please contact us.