Corporate Development (M&A, Management and Financial Strategy) Manager Candidate - Corporate Development Supervisory Department

Introduction

A leading technology and digital services group is seeking a high-caliber business development professional to join its Corporate Development team. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact strategic initiatives across a diversified global portfolio of businesses, including digital platforms, financial services, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.

The team plays a central role in shaping the organization’s long-term growth strategy through M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures, alliances, and portfolio optimization initiatives.

About the Role

This position sits within the Corporate Development Division and is responsible for leading strategic transactions and business development initiatives across the group on both a domestic and global scale.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive complex transactions and strategic projects from ideation through execution. The role requires strong commercial judgment, financial and strategic analysis capabilities, and the ability to manage senior internal and external stakeholders.

This hire is viewed as a future leadership candidate within the organization, with the potential to take on broader management responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute M&A transactions, strategic investments, joint ventures, alliances, and divestitures across the group
• Develop and evaluate business growth strategies and inorganic expansion opportunities
• Conduct financial analysis, valuation modeling, commercial assessments, and strategic due diligence
• Partner closely with business units, corporate functions, and senior leadership to support strategic decision-making
• Manage negotiations and communications with external stakeholders including advisors, financial institutions, legal counsel, and counterparties
• Prepare executive-level presentations, investment materials, and strategic recommendations for top management and board-level discussions
• Drive end-to-end project management across multiple concurrent strategic initiatives
• Support post-deal integration and strategic execution where applicable
• Mentor and manage junior team members while contributing to the development of the broader organization

Requirements

Must-have:

• Experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, strategic finance, or related fields within a corporation or financial institution
• Prior people management experience, even within small teams
• Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities
• High level of ownership, commitment, and execution ability
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication and negotiation skills

Preferred:

• MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification
• Experience in corporate management or business leadership roles
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and global business environments

Additional Information:

• English proficiency equivalent to TOEIC 800+ preferred (900+ strongly preferred)
• English resume submission required as part of the application process

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work on high-profile strategic transactions with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Broad exposure across multiple industries, business models, and emerging growth sectors
• Significant influence on the organization’s long-term strategic direction and portfolio evolution
• Highly visible role with strong career progression potential into senior leadership positions
• Collaborative environment with professionals from top-tier investment banks, consulting firms, financial advisory firms, and corporate strategy teams
• Ideal platform for candidates seeking accelerated growth in strategic finance, corporate development, and executive management