PR/118596 | Real estate investor

A global real estate advisory firm is seeking an experienced professional to support its growing cross-border real estate business in Japan.

This role will be based in Tokyo and embedded within a leading Japanese financial institution under a strategic partnership framework. The position will report into the firm's global headquarters and play a key role in originating and executing inbound investment opportunities into Japan.

• Support and execute commercial real estate transactions in Japan, particularly for international investors

• Originate and manage cross-border investment opportunities, with a focus on inbound capital (Europe/UK and other regions)

• Collaborate closely with internal global teams and local partner stakeholders

• Provide market insights and advisory services related to Japanese real estate (commercial and/or residential)

• Assist in structuring and closing transactions, including coordination with legal, financial, and external partners

• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and clients

• Contribute to the expansion of the firm's Japan-related business platform

• Strong bilingual capability: Japanese (native level) and English (business level or above)

• Proven experience in Japanese real estate transactions (commercial preferred)

• Solid understanding of Japan real estate market, practices, and regulations

• Ability to work in a cross-border, matrix organizational environment

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Experience working in an international real estate firm, investment bank, or advisory platform

• Exposure to cross-border deals or international investors

• Background in commercial real estate (office, retail, logistics, etc.)

• Experience working in partnership-based or secondment-style environments

• Employment by: Global headquarters (overseas entity)

• Work location: Tokyo (embedded within partner organization)

• Employment type: Full-time, permanent

• Reporting line: Overseas headquarters (with local functional collaboration)