Principal, Private Capital – Tokyo

About the role

Oliver Wyman's Private Capital Practice advises private equity firms, principal investors, portfolio companies and corporations across the investment and transaction lifecycle. As Principal in Tokyo, you will be a senior team leader responsible for client relationships, complex engagement delivery, business development and the growth of the practice. You will work with Japanese and international investors and corporations, alongside Private Capital and sector experts across Asia Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex engagements covering commercial and vendor due diligence, investment strategy, portfolio value creation and other transaction matters.
• Shape the strategic direction of engagements, frame key questions, challenge investment hypotheses and surface risks and upside.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, building relationships with private equity professionals, operating partners, portfolio company executives and corporate leaders.
• Oversee case execution, guiding teams through quantitative and qualitative analysis, primary research, market and competitive analysis.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations and present to investment committees, boards and management teams.
• Develop and expand client relationships, originating new and repeat engagements.
• Contribute to the growth of the Private Capital franchise in Japan and build intellectual capital on emerging investment themes.
• Connect clients with sector, functional and geographic expertise across Asia Pacific and the global network.
• Coach and sponsor consultants and managers, and build your own profile as an expert in Private Capital.

Required profile

• Approximately 9-12 years of relevant experience, ideally in a leading strategy consulting firm.
• Strong experience in Private Capital and commercial due diligence, ideally also portfolio value creation, corporate strategy, M&A or post-transaction transformation.
• Track record of leading complex engagements and building trusted relationships with senior clients.
• Undergraduate degree required; an MBA or equivalent is welcomed but not essential.
• Professional fluency in Japanese and English; non-native speakers need JLPT N1 or equivalent business-level Japanese.
• Willingness to travel depending on client and project needs.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of the private equity investment lifecycle and investor mindset.
• Exceptional strategic problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication, synthesis and executive presence.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing consulting teams.