Investment IPO Project Manager
Job Summary
The successful candidate will serve as a founding member of the Japanese subsidiary for a Hong Kong-listed investment firm. The role involves identifying Japanese startups and growth companies to guide them toward global IPOs on markets like NASDAQ, NYSE, and HKEX. You will be responsible for end-to-end deal development, sourcing, and negotiation to facilitate cross-border capital market entry.
Responsibilities
- Identify and source Japanese startups for global IPO/M&A
- Conduct business negotiations with prospective clients
- Build and maintain partnerships with company owners
- Represent the company at industry conferences and events
Required Skills
- 2-5 years experience in financial institutions
- Experience in overseas listing projects
- Fluent Japanese and conversational English
- Strong project development and acquisition capabilities
Job Details
### Job Description
[Mission]
You will be responsible for identifying promising Japanese ventures, startups, and growth companies, and acting as the initial bridge (sourcing and negotiation) to guide them towards listing on global capital markets such as the US (NASDAQ/NYSE) and Hong Kong (HKEX), or cross-border M&A.
- Deal Development: Proactively cultivate potential clients, contact companies applying for listing or those with listing needs, and identify and create new business opportunities.
- Build partnerships with the effective owners of companies that have submitted prospectuses or have listing needs, and conduct business negotiations from a buyer's perspective.
- Participate in industry conferences and events to enhance the company's brand presence in the market.
### Working Hours
09:00~18:00 (1-hour break)
### Job Requirements
[Required Conditions]
- 2-5 years of practical experience in a financial institution, including practical experience in overseas company listing projects.
- Strong project development capabilities and the ability to independently acquire resources based on publicly available information.
- High professional ethics and excellent communication skills.
- Fluent in Japanese.
[Desired Candidate Profile]
- Practical experience in finance, investment banking, or related fields.
- Knowledge of the Japanese market, plus an international business perspective and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Individuals who can independently identify and solve problems, and who want to combine the agility of a startup with the resources of a large corporation.
*For foreign nationals, permanent residency, long-term residency, or a technical/humanities/international services visa is a requirement for application.
### Language Requirements
- English Level: Daily Conversation Level (TOEIC 475-730)
- Japanese Level: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1)
### Benefits
- Expected annual salary: 8 million to 14 million yen
- Comprehensive social insurance coverage
- Commuting allowance (up to 30,000 yen per month)
- Regular health checkups
- In-house training program
- Qualification acquisition support program
### Holidays
- Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays)
- 120 days of annual leave
- Paid leave (10 days granted after six months of employment, thereafter as per legal requirements)
### Job Contract Period
- Full-time employment
- Probationary period: 6 months (No change in treatment during the probationary period)