Investment Analyst/Associate (Portfolio Management)
Michael Page
Hong Kong
Full time
Permanent
On-site
Competitive
About the job
- Leading Asia-focused alts investment firm
- Portfolio enhancement initiatives and investment support
The company is owned by a top tier SWF.
Job Description
Portfolio Enhancement & Value Creation
- Partner with portfolio company management teams to support value creation initiatives, including market expansion, revenue growth, operational improvement, and strategic transformation projects.
- Assist in tracking portfolio performance, KPIs, and strategic milestones, and support preparation of materials for senior management and Boards.
- Support evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives such as market entry, product expansion, pricing reviews, partnerships, and selective M&A.
- Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitor research across North Asia markets, with a strong focus on Japan.
- Identify and analyse thematic investment opportunities, market trends, and structural growth drivers to support investment theses.
- Prepare high-quality research outputs to support both new investments and portfolio strategy discussions.
- Support deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution for M&A and strategic investments involving the group and its portfolio companies.
- Build and review financial models and valuation analyses (e.g. DCF, trading/comparable analysis, transaction comps).
- 3-6 years of relevant experience in management consulting including rom Big 4 firms, particularly those with experience in Deal Advisory, Transaction Services, Valuation, or M&A teams, with demonstrable exposure to deal execution and financial analysis, corporate finance, or principal investing.
- Japanese language proficiency (reading and speaking) is strongly preferred
- Prior exposure to portfolio value creation, post-investment initiatives, or strategic project work is highly desirable.
- Experience covering Japan or North Asia markets is a strong advantage.
If this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.