About the Company
Our client is an international investment group focused on identifying and developing high-potential opportunities across markets. The organization combines an entrepreneurial mindset with disciplined investment judgment, long-term thinking, and a strong commitment to creating sustainable value. Its culture encourages ownership, sound decision-making, collaboration, and a high level of professional integrity.
This is an opportunity to join a globally oriented business at an important stage of market development. The successful candidate will work in a high-impact environment, engage with senior stakeholders, and help shape the organization’s presence in Japan. The company offers the autonomy, visibility, and influence expected in a senior country leadership role.
What the Job Entails
As Country Manager, you will lead the organization’s activities in Japan, based onsite in Tokyo. You will be responsible for establishing and executing the local strategy, identifying business and investment opportunities, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders across the market.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will represent the organization externally, build a strong local network, evaluate opportunities, and coordinate with international colleagues to ensure alignment with broader business objectives. You will also oversee local operations, manage priorities and resources, and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership.
Success in this role will require a sophisticated understanding of the Japanese market, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively across cultures. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to build meaningful long-term impact in Japan.
Key Requirements
Significant senior-level experience in investment, business development, corporate strategy, financial services, or a closely related field.
Strong understanding of the Japanese business and investment landscape, including relevant market dynamics and stakeholder expectations.
Demonstrated success developing and executing market-entry, growth, or country-level strategies.
Established network of relationships with investors, business leaders, strategic partners, and other senior stakeholders in Japan.
Proven ability to evaluate opportunities, make commercially sound recommendations, and manage execution from concept through completion.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to represent an international organization with credibility, discretion, and strong cultural awareness.
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Experience collaborating with international teams and senior decision-makers across different markets.
Professional fluency in English and Japanese.
Willingness to work onsite in Tokyo and take full ownership of the organization’s activities in Japan.