Regional M&A Research Analyst (Financial Services & Insurance - Japanese Speaking)

Job Summary

Seeking a bilingual researcher to identify M&A opportunities across APAC and deliver strategic market insights that support business growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, and competitor research across the financial services and insurance sectors in the APAC region.
• Analyze business models, market positioning, financial performance, product offerings, and distribution strategies of financial institutions.
• Identify and evaluate potential M&A target companies aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Gather market intelligence from investment firms, consulting firms, industry sources, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor market developments, emerging trends, and competitive landscapes across assigned markets.
• Travel across APAC to perform on-site market research and assess investment opportunities.
• Meet with local companies, industry experts, and key stakeholders to obtain market insights.
• Consolidate research findings and field observations into comprehensive market assessments.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and executives.
• Present research findings and strategic recommendations in Japanese to stakeholders in Japan.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: Market research, industry analysis, or company/competitor analysis. Financial services industry, including insurance, investment banking, securities, or other financial institutions.
• M&A projects involving target sourcing, company valuation, deal evaluation, transaction execution, or related activities.
• Proficiency in Japanese language for communicating and presenting business reports to Japanese-speaking management and stakeholders in Japan.
• Proficiency in English language for conducting regional research and liaising with English-speaking stakeholders across the APAC region.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Willingness to travel internationally within the APAC region for business purposes.
  

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