Investment Analyst

Job Description :

Contact : yen.nguyen@peopleprofilers.com

Company Description

We are a leading firm dedicated to accelerating the renewable energy transition in Asia. We are

seeking dynamic, intellectual, and ambitious individuals to join our team and drive the

acquisition, development, and construction of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects

across the region. If you are passionate about renewable energy, possess strong quantitative and

communication skills, and are eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from

you!

Job Title : Investment Analyst

Location : Tokyo, Japan

Reports To : Head of Investment

Role Summary

The Investment Analyst will focus on sourcing and deploying investments into renewable assets

and engaging with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations throughout the asset lifecycle

from development and construction to operational phases. This role requires a deep

understanding of the development, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), and

operations and maintenance (O&M) processes.

Core Responsibilities

Investment, Sourcing & Partnership :

Lead and coordinate junior analysts and resources according to senior management's

strategy and priorities.

Support the sourcing process for in-house development companies to expedite

deployment.

Assist in due diligence, quality assurance, peer reviews, and sanity checks for financial

models.

Maintain investor relationships and manage day-to-day interactions for funds where we

act as General Partner (GP).

Contribute to writing investment committee (IC) memos, reviewing contracts, and

executing deals.

Support ongoing partnerships, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and joint ventures (JV)

with investment managers and energy utilities in the APAC region and beyond.

Foster relationships with developers to deploy capital raised, including opportunities in

renewable assets.

Collaborate with the investment team to identify joint venture or co-funding opportunities

with other renewable asset managers.

Lead transaction management with external partners, including JV partners, banks, and

equity providers, throughout the contracting and exit process.

Capital Management & Value Enhancement :

Manage operational tasks such as development schedules, payment schedules, and capital

management frameworks.

Support asset and portfolio management activities to bridge capital providers with

development activities.

Coordinate with developers and partners to update project statuses, adjust models, and

provide monthly investor reports.

Resolve stakeholder issues to execute investment strategies and update senior

management and the investment committee as needed.

Maintain and update financial models, including acquisition, portfolio, and resale models.

Work with development and construction teams to identify potential buyers for resale

opportunities.

Source deals from internal and external developers across target markets.

Support new relationships with developers, EPC, and O&M companies to ensure efficient

workflows and timely project completion.

Track data in financial models and communicate with developers regarding acquisition,

portfolio management, and resale tracking.

Address and resolve any issues promptly.

Reporting and Documentation :

Create and maintain pitchbooks for fundraising and investor communication, tailored to

local market requirements.

Prepare investment memos and financial models for the Investment Committee, including

due diligence documentation.

Draft IC memos, fund flow memos, cash maps, investor relationship documents, and

review contracts.

Process Efficiency & Creation :

Identify gaps in internal functions across investment, fundraising, capital management,

operations, compliance, and legal teams; organize weekly scrums with team heads.

Develop and organize folder structures for the investment and capital management teams

to enhance efficiency.

Create manuals and templates for financial models, pricing analysis, and support for new

team members.

Explore outsourcing options to improve efficiency with stakeholders.

Develop a framework for selecting developers to diversify products by geography and

asset class.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, or Business.

3-5 years of experience as an Investment Analyst.

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and internal reporting tools.

Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments concurrently.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to structure unstructured problems.

Professional working proficiency in English and Japanese.

What We Offer

Professional experience with a leading global company in the renewables industry.

Competitive remuneration and additional benefits.

Opportunities for personal and professional development, including cross-cutting

projects, mobility, and volunteering.

Salary range : annual base JPY 9 million