M&A Research Analyst– Japanese speaking

Description

The position offers unique opportunities to get full exposure to M&A markets and to familiarize on Equity Capital Market activities in overall Asia. The role will primarily involve researching, evaluating and pricing mergers and acquisitions as well as producing in-depth sector and country reports.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing desktop research on real-time M&A transactions
• Interpreting financial data and other financial information in relation to M&A transactions
• Contributing to and producing reports and data for publications based on this research using specialised knowledge of the M&A arena and the financial markets;
• Quality checking the historical database to ensure it reflects and provides a consistent high standard of data and analysis
• Analyzing specific transactions to determine whether or not they meet the database inclusion criteria
• Cleaning and updating the database to ensure that deal records, company records and individual profiles are accurate and comprehensive
• Tracking and updating a specific universe of private equity firms in terms of their activity.

Following qualifications are expected for an ideal candidate:

• Fluency, including knowledge of business terminology, in English and Japanese;
• A Business, Finance, Economics degree or equivalent preferred but not essential;
• Detail-oriented, diligent and with a genuine interest in M&A/Corporate Finance
• Understanding of financial statements;
• Good computer skills (especially Excel);
• Highly numerate;
• Knowledge of research methodologies;

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter quoting reference “MMResearch54” to the contact below. Your covering letter should outline your interest in the role and why you feel you are suited to it.