M&A Specialist

Number of Openings: 1

About the Organization

当社は、国内外の自動車メーカーおよび自動車関連企業に向けて、日本と北米の「高精度3次元地図データ（HDマップ）」を提供しています。自動走行、先進安全運転支援システム、カーナビゲーション、その他車載機器に活用され、快適かつ安全な車社会の実現を目指しています。また、スマートシティやMaaS、道路・インフラ維持管理、防災・減災対策、研究機関向けに高精度位置情報プラットフォームとして「高精度3次元地図データ」や「高精度3次元点群データ」も提供し、効率化と安全性向上に貢献しています。

Job Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and execute merger and acquisition opportunities that align with strategic growth objectives.
Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence for target companies.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product) to assess technical and commercial synergies.
Prepare and present investment memoranda, transaction structures, and integration plans to senior leadership and board members.
Negotiate terms and conditions of deals, including purchase agreements, earn‑outs, and post‑transaction arrangements.
Monitor post‑merger integration progress, ensuring targets are met and value creation is realized.
Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape in the automotive HD‑map and smart‑city sectors.
Maintain relationships with investment banks, advisory firms, and potential target companies.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly desirable.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and Excel.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities in both Japanese and English.
Solid understanding of the automotive industry, autonomous driving technologies, and high‑definition mapping.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deals, and meet tight deadlines.
High integrity and confidentiality handling of sensitive information.

Desired Experience

3–7 years of experience in M&A advisory, corporate development, investment banking, or strategic planning, preferably within automotive, mobility, or geospatial technology sectors.
Experience leading full‑cycle M&A transactions, from sourcing to post‑integration.
Track record of successful deal execution and value creation.
Familiarity with cross‑border transactions, especially between Japan and North America.
Exposure to regulatory and compliance considerations in the automotive and data‑intensive environments.