Vice President, Tokyo

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.