Assistant Manager / Manager, New Business Development

• Company: Trading (Wood products)
• Location: Central

Position Overview

Our company is seeking talented individuals who can lead new business development and investment initiatives to create diverse business opportunities-not limited to real estate-across Southeast Asia and drive sustainable growth.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end execution of new business initiatives through M&A, joint ventures (JV), and strategic investments-from sourcing opportunities to execution and commercialization.

This is a highly autonomous position where you are expected to identify opportunities independently and drive business creation by engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creation of New Business Opportunities

• Identify and explore business opportunities across Southeast Asia (e.g., Singapore, India, Philippines, Malaysia)
• Define investment themes through industry and market analysis
• Originate new projects in real estate, environmental sectors, timber-related businesses, and other high-growth industries

2. Investment & Deal Execution (M&A / JV)

• Source, evaluate, and execute M&A transactions
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures (JVs)
• Design investment structures, perform valuation, and conduct due diligence
• Prepare investment proposals and support decision-making for internal investment committees

3. Business Launch & Execution

• Lead post-investment business setup and PMI (Post-Merger Integration)
• Build and manage relationships with local partners and management teams
• Develop and monitor business plans

4. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and report to headquarters in Japan
• Collaborate with external partners (companies, financial institutions, advisors, etc.)

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&A or JV structuring
• Strong knowledge of investment, business development, and corporate finance
• Knowledge of real estate, environmental, or forestry/timber industries is a plus
• Experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or private equity

Interested applicants please apply directly for further shortlisting review.

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