(1) Job Responsibilities:
Channel Development and Target Identification: Systematically establish and maintain exclusive project sourcing channels for relevant industries in Japan, including but not limited to local Japanese investment banks, leading M&A intermediaries, trading companies, industry associations, business succession support centers, top private equity funds in the industry, and leading operating companies; through these exclusive channels, proactively identify high-quality targets with a willingness to sell and build the company’s proprietary project pipeline;

(2) Job Requirements:
Industry Expertise: Possess a systematic understanding of the Japanese market landscape, core value drivers, and specific risk factors within the relevant industry; have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the corresponding Japanese industry, and be familiar with mainstream transaction models and the characteristics of leading targets;​
Target Sourcing Channels: Possess exclusive project resource channels within the relevant Japanese industry, including but not limited to industry intermediaries, inner circles of leading companies, and industry associations, and be able to efficiently engage with the decision-makers of target companies;​
Front-End Project Experience: Possess hands-on front-end experience in M&A projects within the relevant Japanese industry, or experience in business development (BD) or strategic development roles in related industries; be able to independently liaise with senior management of target companies or their intermediaries, and proficiently conduct business negotiations and drive projects forward​;​
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a history of studying or working in Japan for an extended period; near-native-level business proficiency in Japanese and sufficient English proficiency for daily business communication; ability to adapt to frequent business travel within Japan and, when necessary, to be stationed in Japan long-term.​【detailed】

(1) Job Responsibilities:
End-to-End Project Coordination: As the project lead, drive the entire M&A process from project initiation to closing; develop a detailed project execution plan that includes key milestones, responsible parties, and deliverable standards; and coordinate internal and external professional resources to ensure the project progresses according to the established timeline.
Due Diligence Coordination: Lead the design of a due diligence plan tailored to the characteristics of the Japanese market; coordinate third-party professional firms in both China and Japan—including legal, financial, tax, and industry-specific technical experts—to conduct in-depth, multi-dimensional due diligence; prioritize and assess core risk areas identified during due diligence, and develop targeted risk mitigation strategies.​
Transaction Structuring and Valuation Design: Based on the actual conditions of the target company, Japanese regulatory requirements, and investors’ core demands, lead the design of a transaction structure that is compliant and cost-effective; coordinate valuation modeling efforts, identify a reasonable valuation range, and provide robust data support for commercial negotiations​;​
Agreement Negotiation and Closing Support: Lead negotiations on the commercial terms of acquisition-related agreements; coordinate with the company’s in-house legal team to ensure the compliance of negotiation outcomes; compile the full set of closing documents, establish a detailed closing execution timeline, and guide and drive compliance experts and integration managers to complete subsequent regulatory filings and closing procedures.​

(2) Job Requirements:
Project Management Capabilities: Possess at least 3 years of hands-on experience managing the full lifecycle of cross-border M&A projects; be familiar with M&A transaction processes and mainstream operating models in the Japanese market; have served as a core member in medium-to-large-scale M&A projects in relevant industries in Japan; and be capable of independently coordinating the collaborative efforts of multidisciplinary teams.
Possess solid M&A expertise, including but not limited to due diligence frameworks, mainstream valuation models, transaction structuring logic, and M&A-related international tax rules and arrangements; be familiar with the constraints and requirements imposed by local regulatory laws, such as Japan’s Companies Act, on M&A transactions​;
Third-Party Resource Network: Possess collaborative relationships with leading Japanese law firms, accounting firms, tax firms, and other professional service providers, and be able to quickly secure high-quality third-party services required for projects​;​
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a background in finance, accounting, law, or a related engineering field; experience studying or working long-term in Japan; fluent in business-level Japanese, with English as a working language; strong multitasking and coordination skills, cross-cultural negotiation skills, and the ability to work under pressure; willing to adapt to frequent international travel.【detailed】

(1) Job Responsibilities:
In-depth Industry and Target Company Research: Conduct systematic, in-depth research on the market landscape of Japan’s three major sectors, the competitive dynamics of leading companies, the latest trends in technology or product development, and changes in industry regulatory policies; perform comprehensive due diligence on potential target companies, including but not limited to corporate credit, commercial disputes, core qualifications, supply chain stability, and public sentiment; and draft accurate and in-depth industry research reports and target company due diligence reports.

(2) Job Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience in industry research, M&A analysis, or corporate research related to the Japanese market; familiarity with the industry landscape, characteristics of leading companies, and mainstream transaction logic across Japan’s three major sectors; ability to independently draft in-depth industry research reports.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics, statistics, or a related field; experience studying in Japan or at least one year of work experience based in Japan; near-native proficiency in Japanese and fluent business-level English; strong logical analysis skills, data sensitivity, and report-writing abilities.​【detailed】

(1) Job Responsibilities:
Compliance Framework Design: Develop compliance roadmaps for transactions based on the actual circumstances of the project, in accordance with Japan’s “Foreign Investment Act,” “Companies Act,” and relevant regulatory provisions; conduct legal compliance due diligence on the target company to identify potential legal risks or historical compliance issues;
Due Diligence Support: Lead the legal due diligence process, coordinate with local Japanese attorneys, and verify the target’s corporate governance, legal compliance, core qualifications and intellectual property status, as well as the disclosure of key contracts and liabilities; compile a due diligence risk list, provide recommendations from a compliance perspective, and provide foundational support for transaction structuring;​
Regulatory Filings and Document Review: Responsible for the full-cycle advancement and follow-up of regulatory filings for foreign investment in Japan, antitrust reviews, and other regulatory approvals, ensuring the project obtains no-objection letters or approval documents from regulatory authorities; lead the drafting, internal review, and negotiation support for M&A-related agreements, managing the legal risks of the transaction.
Compliance Support for Closing: Provide compliance support for project closings, including but not limited to the notarization of equity transfer documents, filing and reporting with relevant government agencies, amendments to the target company’s articles of incorporation, and legal documentation support for changes in key personnel; compile a checklist of key post-investment compliance management matters.

(2) Job Requirements:
Practical Compliance Experience: At least 3 years of experience working in a local Japanese law firm or in the legal department of a Sino-Japanese cross-border enterprise; familiarity with the practical application of Japan’s Foreign Investment Act, Companies Act, and M&A-related regulatory laws; experience as a core member participating in compliance support or legal due diligence for Sino-Japanese cross-border M&A projects; understanding of compliance priorities across various industries.
Professional Qualifications: Must have passed the National Judicial Examination, the Japanese Bar Examination, or hold specialized compliance certifications such as the Japanese International Commercial Law Qualification (BCT) or the JH2A Hydrogen Energy Compliance Certification; preference will be given to candidates with work experience at top-tier Japanese law firms or in the legal departments of leading Japanese companies, or those with relevant experience advising Chinese enterprises on M&A transactions involving Japanese companies.​
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in law; candidates with a dual background in Chinese and Japanese commercial law are preferred; experience studying or working long-term in Japan; near-native proficiency in Japanese; fluent business-level English; strong sensitivity to compliance risks; and the ability to negotiate legal terms across cultural boundaries.​【detailed】

(1) Job Responsibilities:
Integration Plan Design: In the later stages of transaction execution, based on the actual circumstances of the target and in alignment with the investor’s strategic objectives, collaborate with industry development managers and compliance experts to develop a detailed post-acquisition integration plan covering business, operations, culture, governance, and compliance. This plan provides clear guidance for advancing integration following closing;
Integration Implementation: Lead the implementation of the first phase of post-investment integration, including but not limited to adjusting the target company’s governance structure, designing retention incentive systems for key personnel, aligning and merging financial systems, streamlining key business processes, aligning compliance management systems, and integrating corporate cultures; establish a robust mechanism for tracking post-investment integration progress and report regularly to the company and investors on integration progress.
Post-Investment Value Support: Assist the target company in formulating medium- to long-term development plans, integrate the firm’s industry resources to support the target’s business development and market expansion; regularly compile post-investment integration progress reports, identify risks during integration and develop response plans to ensure the target’s long-term performance.

(2) Job Requirements:
Practical Integration Experience: At least 3 years of experience in post-investment integration for cross-border M&A transactions involving Japanese companies, or relevant experience in operational management and business integration at Japanese-affiliated companies; Familiarity with Japanese corporate management structures, underlying business logic, corporate culture characteristics, and post-acquisition integration risk points.
Project Management Skills: Practical experience in post-acquisition integration for medium-sized or larger M&A projects; familiarity with mainstream management methods and standard implementation processes for integration projects; strong cross-cultural team management skills, stakeholder coordination abilities, and conflict resolution awareness; ability to independently address typical issues arising during integration.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related engineering field; experience studying or working long-term in Japan; near-native proficiency in Japanese; fluent business-level English; strong strategic understanding, business acumen, and a results-oriented mindset; ability to handle frequent business travel and project-related pressure.【detailed】