Location: Singapore or Tokyo
Reports to: Chief Investment Officer (CIO) & Group CEO
Overview
An ambitious, high-growth energy transition platform—backed by a top-tier private equity sponsor—is seeking a Head of M&A & Capital Markets to lead strategic growth across Asia.
This is a critical leadership role where the ideal candidate will bring deep transaction experience, a strong fundraising track record, and the ability to operate at pace. You’ll be joining a fast-moving, entrepreneurial platform with significant capital committed and a clear ambition to lead the energy transition across Asia.
Key Responsibilities
Lead M&A strategy and execution across Asia-Pacific, with a primary focus on North Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan) and Southeast Asia
Identify and originate deals at both the project and platform level, including greenfield, brownfield, and late-stage development assets
Lead fundraising efforts (debt and equity) alongside the CFO to ensure adequate capital for growth and acquisition opportunities
Partner closely with the CIO on high-impact strategic topics, supporting long-term value creation and platform scaling
Build and maintain relationships with key banks, investors, and financial advisors to support ongoing and future capital needs
Serve as a key member of the Investment Committee, overseeing end-to-end deal evaluation and execution
Collaborate with Country Managers and BD teams, providing a central investment lens to drive disciplined expansion
Contribute to corporate strategy and succession planning, with a pathway to potential CIO or CEO roles
Ideal Candidate Profile
12–18+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or project finance within the renewables, infrastructure, or energy sectors
Strong experience across M&A and fundraising, ideally with capital raised across both public and private channels
Demonstrated ability to originate, evaluate, and execute complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions
Familiarity with North Asia and Southeast Asia markets and an existing network of relevant stakeholders
Commercial, strategic thinker with the ability to operate across C-suite, investment partners, and technical teams
Brings strong deal judgment, high EQ, and a "hit the ground running" mindset—ready to deliver in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment
Based in, or willing to relocate to, Singapore or Tokyo