Investment Bank, FIG, Japan – Director

Job Description:

Details of the Division and Team: 

Investment Banking & Capital Markets (IBCM) division provides integrated products and industry sector coverage. This includes mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory; debt capital markets activities for corporations and financial sponsors. Our regional and industry-focused teams ensure the delivery of our entire range of financial products and services to our clients.

What we will offer you:       

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and well being at its center.

You can expect:

• Corporate Group Insurance – premium borne by company
• Annual health check-up – cost borne by company (once a year; conditions apply)
• Flexible Work Arrangements – various ways to work, to fit employees’ needs
• Child care and elderly care benefits – corporate discount through designated child care & elderly care vendors
• EAP – free and confidential counselling, online work-life resources

Your key responsibilities:   

• Support origination and execution of IB business, with a strong focus in M&A  
• Due diligence of clients and markets  
• Deal documentation and internal approvals  
• Participation in marketing efforts, including preparation of client presentations and pitches  
• Handling day to day client queries on all execution related matters  
• Attending client meetings independently 

Your skills and experience:

• At least 9 years of relevant experience
• Strong origination capabilities in M&A and capital raising transactions, with a focus on insurance company coverage within the FIG sector
• Established senior-level relationships and access to key decision-makers at insurance companies
• Candidate needs to be fluent in English and Japanese
• Highly motivated and self-driven, with the ability to multitask across clients, projects, and geographies
• Strong quantitative skills, including extensive experience in financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and articulate complex ideas to demanding clients
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows, and solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure the responsible and ethical use of data and AI-generated outputs

Education/Qualifications:

• Educated to university degree level with strong numerical ability
• Excellent communication skills with Fluency in both Japanese and English
• Highly self-motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment

How we’ll support you:                   

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities                     
• Coaching and support from experts in your team                 
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression              
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs                 
• Training and development to help you excel in your career               

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.