Join a global investment bank in Tokyo as a Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Analyst or Associate, supporting the execution of debt capital markets transactions and coverage of Japan-based institutional clients.

This permanent opportunity is suited to an investment banking professional seeking to develop their career in DCM, bond origination, debt financing and institutional client coverage within an international banking environment.

You will play an active role in the execution of DCM mandates, working with senior bankers and relevant transaction teams to support debt financing activities for clients in the Japanese market.

A key part of the position involves coverage of Japan-based institutions, helping the team understand client financing requirements, coordinate transaction-related activities and maintain effective communication throughout the deal process.

The role offers an opportunity to apply experience gained in Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Investment Banking Division (IBD) coverage or Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to a specialist capital markets position.

You will work within a growing DCM team, gaining exposure to transaction execution and institutional client relationships while collaborating with colleagues across the investment banking business.

This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious DCM Analyst, DCM Associate, ECM Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst or M&A professional with relevant experience at an investment bank in Japan.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Debt Capital Markets (DCM) mandates for clients in the Japanese market.
• Assist with the coordination of debt capital markets transactions, working closely with senior bankers and relevant internal teams.
• Contribute to coverage activities for Japan-based institutional clients, supporting the development and maintenance of client relationships.
• Help identify and understand institutional clients' debt financing requirements and capital markets objectives.
• Prepare and coordinate transaction-related materials, analyses and information required to support DCM execution.
• Support communication between institutional clients, senior bankers and internal transaction stakeholders.
• Assist with the monitoring of Japanese debt capital markets developments relevant to client coverage and transaction activity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across DCM and other investment banking functions to facilitate transaction execution.
• Maintain accurate and organised transaction documentation and support the timely progression of DCM mandates.
• Contribute to the continued development of a growing Debt Capital Markets team in Tokyo.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in DCM, ECM, Investment Banking Division (IBD) coverage or M&A at an investment bank in Japan.
• Practical understanding of investment banking transactions and capital markets activities gained through relevant professional experience.
• Familiarity with Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, corporate finance or M&A transaction processes.
• Ability to support transaction execution and client coverage activities in a professional investment banking environment.
• Understanding of the Japanese investment banking market and its institutional client environment.
• Ability to work with financial information and transaction-related materials accurately and efficiently.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with institutional clients, senior bankers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling financial information, transaction materials and deal documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a transaction-driven environment.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues across investment banking and capital markets teams.
• Analytical thinking and a proactive attitude towards supporting transaction execution and client coverage.
• Professionalism, reliability and a commitment to maintaining high standards in client-facing investment banking activities.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native-level fluency in both written and spoken Japanese, essential for Japan-based institutional client coverage and transaction communication.
• English: Business-level proficiency for professional communication and collaboration within a global investment banking environment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Direct experience in Debt Capital Markets (DCM) execution or bond-related transactions.
• Experience covering Japan-based institutional clients within an investment banking or capital markets team.
• Exposure to ECM, IBD coverage or M&A, with an interest in developing a specialist DCM career.
• Familiarity with Japanese corporate and institutional financing activities.
• Experience collaborating with international colleagues in a global investment banking environment.
• Strong interest in building a long-term career in Debt Capital Markets and institutional client coverage.

About the Company
Our client is a global investment bank operating within the international banking and financial services industry.

The organisation provides an international investment banking environment in which professionals work on capital markets activities and serve institutional clients.

Its Tokyo-based Debt Capital Markets team focuses on the execution of DCM mandates and coverage of institutions in Japan.

The team is currently growing, creating an opportunity for an Analyst or Associate to contribute to its ongoing activities and develop specialist experience in debt capital markets.

This position offers exposure to DCM transaction execution, institutional client coverage and collaboration within a global investment banking organisation.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• Join a global investment bank and develop your career in Japan's capital markets sector.
• Become part of a growing Debt Capital Markets team in Tokyo.
• Gain hands-on exposure to DCM mandate execution and debt financing transactions.
• Work on coverage activities for Japan-based institutional clients.
• Build specialist knowledge in Debt Capital Markets, bond origination and investment banking.
• Apply experience from DCM, ECM, IBD coverage or M&A to a focused capital markets role.
• Collaborate with experienced bankers and colleagues across relevant investment banking functions.
• Strengthen your transaction execution, analytical and institutional client relationship skills.
• Develop your career at the Analyst or Associate level within an international banking environment.
• Contribute to the continued development of an expanding DCM team.

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