Investment Banking Associate, Tokyo

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented Investment Banking Associate to join our team in Tokyo, focusing on executing transactions in Japan. The successful candidate will play a critical role in executing M&A deals, capital raising activities, and providing strategic advice to clients across various industries.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior bankers in originating, structuring, and executing M&A transactions, equity and debt offerings, and other financial advisory services in Japan. 
• Conduct industry research, financial analysis, and valuation assessments to assist in client pitches and transaction processes.
• Prepare detailed financial models, pitch books, and presentation materials for client meetings and transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, manage data rooms, and liaise with legal, compliance, and other internal teams to ensure deal execution is seamless.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, investors, and industry contacts to identify new business opportunities and expand the firm's presence in the region.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior team members, providing guidance and support in their professional development.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field. MBA or CFA designation is a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, with exposure to M&A, capital markets, or corporate finance transactions.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to train and mentor junior bankers 
• Fluency in English is a must 

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.