Corporate Finance Consultant

Role Description The Corporate Finance Consultant serves as the client's Singapore-based investor coverage representative, originating relationships with institutional investors, strategic corporate investors and private equity firms to support overseas fundraising and cross-border M&A transactions involving Japanese companies. The role combines investment origination, transaction execution and strategic advisory. Key Responsibilities - Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective investors and acquirers (corporates, private equity funds, family offices, and other financial sponsors) in Singapore and internationally for the client's Japan-based investment opportunities. - Leverage and expand an existing professional network among business investors and funds to originate qualified conversations and secure meetings for the client's mandates. - Assess investor–opportunity fit, prepare and deliver clear pitch materials, information memoranda, and presentations to senior stakeholders. - Support deal structuring, negotiation, and closing, including coordinating financial and commercial due diligence. - Develop and review integrated financial models, company valuations (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions), cash flow forecasts and scenario analyses. - Lead and support mergers & acquisitions engagements including target identification, valuation, transaction execution, negotiation support and completion activities. - Analyze financial performance and market data; provide recommendations directly to the client's CEO. - Ensure transactions align with relevant regulations and the client's corporate objectives, collaborating with the client's teams in Japan and external advisors. Qualifications and Experience - 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development. - Strong existing network of institutional investors, private equity firms, venture capital funds, family offices and strategic corporate investors in Singapore and the ASEAN region. - Demonstrated experience originating investment opportunities or successfully introducing investors that resulted in completed transactions. - Prior transaction or coverage experience in Healthcare Technology and/or Energy Technology sectors is highly advantageous. - Strong financial modelling capability, including valuation models, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses. - Due diligence experience covering financial, operational, and commercial assessments, ideally in cross-border or regional contexts. - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are an advantage. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders. - Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple mandates, and meet tight deadlines. - Experience with ASEAN and/or Japan cross-border transactions is beneficial. Japanese language proficiency is advantageous but not mandatory. The role involves regular interaction with Japan-based stakeholders and occasional review of Japanese-language transaction materials.