Investment Associate (BESS) - Japan
About the job
A leading battery energy storage (BESS) project developer is seeking a motivated Investment Analyst / Associate to join their Tokyo team. The company is actively scaling its portfolio of utility-scale storage projects and playing a key role in driving Japan’s clean energy transition.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in evaluating, structuring, and executing BESS investments across Japan — from early-stage analysis through to financial close. This is a high-impact position for someone who wants to be at the forefront of Japan’s energy storage market.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain detailed project finance models for BESS projects
- Conduct investment analysis, including DCF, IRR, NPV, and scenario/sensitivity analysis
- Support debt and equity fundraising processes from preparation through execution
- Assist with transaction execution, due diligence, and financing documentation
- Monitor and analyse Japan’s power markets, storage revenue streams, and regulatory landscape
- Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with Japanese lenders, investors, advisors, and cross-functional internal teams
Required Qualifications
- 2-5+ years of experience in renewables, infrastructure, project finance, or energy investment banking
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
- Solid understanding of Japan’s power market and regulatory framework
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English
- Tokyo-based or willing to relocate
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with battery storage or power market revenue modelling
- Prior exposure to institutional investors or lenders in an infrastructure context
Interested candidates can apply directly or email [email protected] with their most updated CV.
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