DBJ Singapore Limited (the Company) is a subsidiary of Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ), a financial institution wholly-owned by the Japanese government, which provides a wide range of financial products and services including senior debt, mezzanine, equity as well as financial advisory services.
As DBJ's gateway to Asia Pacific region, the Company is responsible for sourcing deals through developing and enhancing the local business network, and supporting execution of relevant deals that are in line with DBJ.s APAC strategy. We are currently looking for a suitable candidate for a Senior Manager position in our Corporate Finance & Strategic Investment (APAC) Department.
Job Description
- Lead DBJ's APAC expansion, ensuring alignment with regional nuances and DBJ's mission, while establishing and enhancing relationships with senior leadership among clients and partners.
- Oversee and elevate the team's performance through effective management of all stages (research, origination, execution, and monitoring) of financing and investment deals across multiple sectors, in close partnership with Japan HQ. Actively participate in deal negotiations as required.
- Provide comprehensive reporting to the Company's board and Japan HQ, encompassing annual business strategy and budgeting, along with regular monthly/weekly updates and management of daily operational matters.
- As a government-affiliated financial institution, the main scope of this position is to coordinate and negotiate not only with private companies but also with the government.
- Participate actively in the Company's strategic planning and management discussions alongside the CEO and other General Managers, shaping the organization's direction and policies.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or relevant is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in the corporate finance and investment industry, including experience at a government-related financial institution or government-affiliated investment firm.
- More than 5 years of experience in loan financing and management of large, industry-leading enterprises. In particular, experience in food/agri, logistics or energy etc., which is a focus area of the DBJ Group, is essential.
- More than 3 years of experience as a project manager managing the research, origination, execution, and monitoring cycles of all of the private equity investments, mezzanine investments, and fund investments.
- At least 5 years of experience in government-related financial institutions or government-related investment firms, with experience in leading teams, communicating with government and regulatory authorities, and understanding the reporting structure to a government-owned head office.
- At least 3 years of experience working in relation to Japanese financial regulations and laws in order to ensure that the Singapore office complies with the same compliance standard of corporate finance and investment criteria as our Japan head office that is regulated by Ministry of Finance in Japan.
- Advanced communication, presentation and stakeholders management skills in both in English and Japanese (JPLT N1 or equivalent) are required as this position is to communicate, read and understand as well as respond and present in these two languages to our partners and clients in Southeast Asia and Japan.
- Experience of leading a team and ability to communicate with various stakeholders smoothly, with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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