Investment Associate, BESS Developer
Investment Associate - Japan (Bilingual, Investment & Project Finance)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate to support the execution and management of energy and infrastructure investments in Japan, with a strong focus on project finance, financial modelling, and coordinating development-phase activities. This role requires close collaboration with Japanese stakeholders, international teams, and external financing partners.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the commercial success of projects across their full lifecycle-from early development through to financing, execution, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Investment Execution & Portfolio Support
- Ensure all active and new projects meet return thresholds, valuation assumptions, and commercial expectations.
- Coordinate investment-related matters with key investor and other major stakeholders.
- Manage updates and changes arising during the development phase, ensuring alignment with investment strategy and risk frameworks.
- Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and valuation for new and ongoing projects.
2. Financing & Banking Coordination
- Lead and support debt financing discussions with local banks and financial institutions.
- Prepare materials for lenders, internal committees, and investment partners.
- Support negotiation of financing terms, covenants, and project finance structures.
3. Development & Commercial Interface
- Work closely with teams involved in site acquisition, permitting, development, EPC, and business development.
- Communicate effectively between Japanese stakeholders and non-Japanese management or investment committees.
- Monitor and report project KPIs, risks, and commercial implications.
Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements
- Based in Japan, with strong understanding of Japan's regulatory and commercial landscape.
- Bilingual proficiency:
- Japanese (Native level) - mandatory
- English (Business level) - important due to global internal reporting
- Strong skills in:
- Financial modelling (project finance, IRR/NPV)
- Investment analysis
- Project finance structuring
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