Company Overview
Nihon M&A Center Singapore provides M&A advisory services for Singapore-based SMEs and family businesses, addressing business succession challenges and consulting on growth strategies.
Job Summary
Join a dynamic Japanese M&A consulting firm as an associate responsible for sourcing and engaging strategic buyers, primarily in the Japanese market, to support business growth and transaction success.
Responsibilities
- Analyze buyside mandates to understand business models, financials, industry positioning, and organizational structures
- Define ideal buyer profiles by evaluating suitability criteria aligned with client objectives
- Independently research and build a pipeline of potential buyer companies for targeted outreach
- Identify strategic fit, synergy potential, and acquisition rationale to prioritize buyer engagement
- Develop buyer pipelines through consistent outreach and communication with prospective buyers
- Facilitate introductions and arrange meetings between clients and potential buyers
- Attend joint meetings to support buyer visits and foster relationship building
- Support buyer engagement throughout the transaction process to ensure smooth communication and progress
Required competencies and certifications
- Diploma or Polytechnic qualification or above
- Customer service experience
- Ability to speak and communicate in Japanese to liaise with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders (required to facilitate effective communication with Japanese clients and stakeholders)