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About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.
Market Context
Japan represents a compelling and rapidly evolving opportunity for General Atlantic. Following the firm's first growth equity investment in Japan, a strategic minority stake in SmartHR, the country's leading HR technology platform, General Atlantic is building a dedicated local presence to deepen its engagement with Japan's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Vice President to join our Tokyo-based investment team. As a key member of General Atlantic's Asia platform, the Vice President will play a central role in establishing and growing the firm's presence in Japan — leading investment processes end-to-end, shaping investment theses, and managing investments in high-growth Japanese companies.
This is a rare opportunity to be a foundational member of GA's Japan Growth Equity franchise, owning key portfolio relationships while partnering with regional offices across Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Mumbai, to pursue cross-border opportunities and help high-growth Japanese companies scale and create long-term value.
We may consider a Senior Associate level hire, should their experience reflect alignment and willingness to progress to Vice President in the short and long term.
Responsibilities
- Deal Sourcing & Thematic Development
- Proactively identify and evaluate investment opportunities in Japan’s growth company ecosystem through market mapping, research, and relationship building.
- Develop and refine investment themes aligned with GA's global sector strategies, with a focus on Japan-specific opportunities in technology, consumer, financial services, and fast growing asset-lite business services
- Build strong networks with entrepreneurs, advisors, bankers, and industry leaders.
- Portfolio Management & Value Creation:
- Serve as a primary relationship owner for GA's Japan portfolio companies, working closely with management teams to drive operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and long-term value creation.
- Monitor financial and operational performance, identify value creation levers, and support strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, market expansion, organizational buildout).
- Contribute to exit strategy planning and execution.
- Deal Execution & Diligence:
- Lead and manage complex transaction processes, including diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiations, and closing.
- Direct Associates and Analysts from broader SE Asia team in analyses, modeling, and materials development; ensure high-quality output under tight timelines.
- Coordinate third-party advisors, experts, legal counsel, and internal cross-functional teams.
- Prepare and present investment memos for internal Investment Committee discussions.
- GA Team Development:
- The VP would work closely with and be supported by GA’s global teams in Singapore and the Enterprise Technology teams (as well as other sector teams where needed).
- Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance to foster professional growth and development.
- Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing culture within the firm, promoting teamwork, intellectual rigor, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university
- 6+ years of finance experience, with ideally more than 3 years on the buy-side.
- Priority for backgrounds from major PE investment firms in Japan, with flexibility for venture backgrounds by exception, or investment banking, or a combination of finance and corporate roles with strong financial foundational training in their CV
- Ideally a proven track record of executing successful private equity or growth transactions from sourcing to closing
- Experience investing in or advising Japanese companies strongly preferred; familiarity with Japan's regulatory, M&A, and capital markets landscape is a plus. Flexibility for Japanese diaspora with high quality CVs seeking to return to Japan
- Deep passion for Japan's entrepreneurial ecosystem and a genuine conviction in the long-term opportunity in the market
- Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English — bilingual fluency is required
- Demonstrable relationship developing qualities which would allow the VP to build a network within Japan's startup, venture capital, and institutional investor community
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ownership
GA Value
General Atlantic offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellbeing resources, retirement savings support, and opportunities for long-term professional development. Compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and the degree to which candidates meet the role requirements.
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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