Japanese Investments - Infra Fund

Description

Support origination, underwriting, execution, and asset management of infrastructure investments with a primary focus on renewable energy transactions in the Japanese market. This role combines financial modelling, commercial diligence, and transaction support with Japanese language proficiency as a critical requirement for engaging stakeholders and navigating local market dynamics.

• Support commercial, technical, and legal diligence: coordinate external advisers, summarise findings, and produce investment papers and investment committee packs.
• Assist with deal origination and pipeline management: market screens, buyer/seller outreach, and preparation of transaction materials in both English and Japanese.
• Lead quantitative diligence: cashflows, sensitivity/scenario analysis, capex/O&M schedules, and valuation analysis (DCF, IRR, project/equity returns).
• Support transaction execution: term sheet negotiation support, liaise with lenders/advisers, and manage data room workflows.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models for renewable projects (solar, BESS) and social infrastructure assets, tailored to Japanese market assumptions.
• Engage directly with Japanese counterparties, investors, and regulators to ensure smooth execution and compliance.

Requirements

Investment Professional — Infra Fund (Japanese Market Focus)

• Financial valuation skills: DCF, IRR, project vs equity returns, and basic debt modelling.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills — experience building cashflow models for power/energy assets, sensitivity/scenario modelling, and model auditability.
• Experience with transaction execution (data rooms, diligence trackers, adviser coordination).
• Japanese language proficiency (business level or above) — essential for stakeholder engagement and transaction support.
• Familiarity with Japanese regulatory environment and project finance structures.
• Direct renewables experience: solar PV, BESS, PPA/merchant market exposure.
• Analyst: 2–5 years; Associate: 4–7 years relevant experience in infrastructure/private equity/investment banking (M&A or project finance), superannuation/private markets investing, or chartered accounting with transaction experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Japanese — ability to produce concise investment memoranda and present to senior stakeholders.
• Tertiary degree in finance, accounting, engineering, economics or related discipline. Chartered/CAs or CFA candidates desirable.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance