Investment Director (Renewable Energy & Infrastructure) - Japan

About NextWave
NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

About the Company:
We are working with a global private equity fund specializing in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and the energy transition. A sizeable multi-billion dollar fund who partners with visionary management teams and stakeholders to accelerate decarbonization and build long-term value. As part of their continued expansion in Asia, they are seeking an accomplished investment director to head their Japan operations.

About the Role:
The Investment Director - Japan will lead the investment strategy and execution in Japan, with a core focus on renewable energy (solar, wind, storage, hydrogen) and critical infrastructure assets (power, transport, digital, utilities). This individual will play a central role in identifying, structuring, and managing investments, as well as building relationships with developers, government agencies, utilities, and institutional partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate and lead investments across renewable energy and infrastructure sectors in Japan
• Build and manage relationships with developers, asset owners, regulators, utilities, advisors, and financial institutions
• Oversee deal execution, including due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closing
• Develop and implement value creation plans in collaboration with portfolio company management
• Drive policy engagement and regulatory understanding related to Japan's energy transition goals
• Hire and mentor a local investment team, fostering a culture of performance and integrity
• Represent the fund locally and contribute to global strategy as part of the senior leadership team

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in private equity, project finance, investment banking, or infrastructure development
• Proven track record of closing energy or infrastructure deals in Japan
• Strong network across the Japanese energy, infrastructure, and financial ecosystems
• Deep understanding of Japan's regulatory and policy frameworks in the energy and infrastructure sectors
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (business fluency required)
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building capability
• Advanced degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred)

Application
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and revert back promptly.

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Diversity is a core value at NextWave Partners, and we are proud to be partnering with equal opportunities employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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