Full-time Associate

Responsibilities

Associates are assigned to a specific industry or product group to gain in-depth exposure. Your projects may involve a merger, an IPO or financing a new venture. You may lead a competitive auction process to divest a business, identify potential strategic acquisition targets, organize a road show for potential investors in a major new equity offering or advise your team on how to tackle a complex piece of analysis. The role and responsibilities vary by group/specific projects, and may include:

• Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions and/or M&A transactions.
• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.
• Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.
• Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements

• You are a graduate student in your final year of study, preferably with a concentration in Finance.
• You have at least two years of business experience.
• You have strong communication skills and are fluent in both English and Japanese.
• You are analytical, quantitative, insightful, adaptive, a quick learner, a leader, a team player, a multi-tasker, and possess strong work ethics and a positive attitude.
• You are motivated to succeed in the investment banking industry.