Head of M&A and Capital Markets

Location : Singapore or Tokyo

Reports to : Chief Investment Officer (CIO) & Group CEO

Overview

An ambitious, high-growth energy transition platform—backed by a top-tier private equity sponsor—is seeking a Head of M&A & Capital Markets to lead strategic growth across Asia.

This is a critical leadership role where the ideal candidate will bring deep transaction experience, a strong fundraising track record, and the ability to operate at pace. You’ll be joining a fast-moving, entrepreneurial platform with significant capital committed and a clear ambition to lead the energy transition across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Lead M&A strategy and execution across Asia-Pacific, with a primary focus on North Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan) and Southeast Asia

Identify and originate deals at both the project and platform level, including greenfield, brownfield, and late-stage development assets

Lead fundraising efforts (debt and equity) alongside the CFO to ensure adequate capital for growth and acquisition opportunities

Partner closely with the CIO on high-impact strategic topics, supporting long-term value creation and platform scaling

Build and maintain relationships with key banks, investors, and financial advisors to support ongoing and future capital needs

Serve as a key member of the Investment Committee, overseeing end-to-end deal evaluation and execution

Collaborate with Country Managers and BD teams, providing a central investment lens to drive disciplined expansion

Contribute to corporate strategy and succession planning, with a pathway to potential CIO or CEO roles

Ideal Candidate Profile

12–18+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or project finance within the renewables, infrastructure, or energy sectors

Strong experience across M&A and fundraising, ideally with capital raised across both public and private channels

Demonstrated ability to originate, evaluate, and execute complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions

Familiarity with North Asia and Southeast Asia markets and an existing network of relevant stakeholders

Commercial, strategic thinker with the ability to operate across C-suite, investment partners, and technical teams

Brings strong deal judgment, high EQ, and a "hit the ground running" mindset—ready to deliver in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment

Based in, or willing to relocate to, Singapore or Tokyo

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