Description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:
To provide analytical support to Acquisition Director and Head of Japan in assessing prospective asset investment/divestment opportunities around Japan in line with the strategy of the fund and the business objectives.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Assist in formulating investment strategies at the asset level and developing investment proposal for the Japanese market
• Produce analysis and presentation materials on investment opportunities and market strategies; underwrite potential investment/divestment opportunities
• Monitor and update transaction market activities regularly, collect potential transaction information from brokers, owners and other channels
• Source data and information to support an investment pitch
• Lead the valuations and feasibility analyses as required in support of any asset acquisition recommendations
• Prepare investment papers, collect data and information for Q&A by fund team and IC members, contribute to asset plans and budgets
• Study and find the best quality service provider/team who can perform due diligence service including market research, legal and physical
• Cultivate and maintain the relationship with the service providers in areas of leasing, transaction and due diligence.
• Manage investment process including CDD check, due diligence and execution of transactions
• Maintain integrity of data held on relevant systems
• Maintain and keep abreast of any changes in the legal and tax structure within the Japanese market and ensure structures used to hold the fund's assets are appropriately modelled.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• High level of proficiency in English and Japanese given the need to work closely with colleagues in the region and globally
• Keen interest in real estate investment and finance
• 3 to 8 years' of working experience in Japanese real estate and investment markets will be a plus
• Strong technical skills of Microsoft Office software suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Working knowledge in managing Argus Enterprise system will be a plus

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.