About the company
The company is a next-generation investment company focused on acquiring and growing outstanding private companies. Backed by committed capital from a leading global financial institution, we are building a new model for long-term investing in Japan.
Unlike traditional private equity funds, the company operates with a permanent capital base, enabling a truly long-term, “forever” ownership approach. We work side by side with founders and management teams to preserve the legacy of their businesses while helping them grow sustainably over decades—not just investment cycles.
In a short period of time, the company has grown rapidly to five portfolio companies across multiple industries, providing team members with immediate exposure to live transactions, active ownership, and real decision-making. We are in a strong growth phase and expect to continue expanding our portfolio meaningfully over the next several years, creating exceptional learning and career development opportunities for those who join us early.
Position Overview
This role offers a rare opportunity for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to play a core role in building a new investment platform in Japan.
As an Investment Analyst, you will work closely with the company’s founding team, whose backgrounds include top-tier investment banking, management consulting, hedge fund management, and private equity. You will be directly involved in sourcing investment opportunities, engaging with business owners, evaluating transactions, and supporting portfolio companies post-investment.
Key Responsibilities
Support deal sourcing initiatives, including identifying potential investment opportunities and engaging with business owners and entrepreneurs across Japan
Conduct outreach to founders, management teams, and intermediaries, and assist in building long-term, trust-based relationships
Participate in meetings with business owners and management teams, helping assess qualitative factors such as business quality, succession considerations, and cultural fit
Perform financial and qualitative analysis to support investment evaluation and decision-making
Assist in the preparation of investment materials, including financial models, valuation analyses, and investment memoranda
Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to support both sourcing and execution efforts
Support due diligence processes in collaboration with internal team members and external advisors
Assist in monitoring and supporting portfolio companies post-investment, gaining exposure to active ownership and value creation initiatives
Contribute broadly to the investment team’s workflow through ad hoc projects and initiatives as the platform continues to grow
Candidate Requirements
2+ years of professional experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, financial services, or a similarly rigorous, client-facing environment
Strong interest in deal sourcing, business development, and direct engagement with business owners and entrepreneurs
High intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly understand diverse business models and industries
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate credibly, and earn trust with a wide range of stakeholders
Comfortable operating in unstructured environments, with a proactive, hands-on mindset and willingness to take ownership
Solid foundation in financial analysis, valuation, and modeling, applied pragmatically to real-world investment situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
Native-level proficiency in Japanese; business-level English proficiency is a strong plus
Why Join this company
Exposure to a highly differentiated, long-term investment strategy rarely found in Japan
Early responsibility and direct access to senior decision-makers
Hands-on involvement across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing to ownership
Opportunity to grow with the platform and shape the future of a rapidly expanding investment firm
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on integrity, trust, and long-term value creation