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Investment Bank - DCM Japan - Director

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank

Tokyo, Japan · Japan · Hills, IA, USA · Tokyo, Japan
Posted on May 30, 2025

Job Description:

Details of the Division and Team:

Our Origination & Advisory business provides the full range of investment banking products and services for large-cap and mid-cap corporates and financial sponsors. Our offering consists of comprehensive financial advisory and capital raising services - including mergers & acquisitions and restructuring advice, underpinned by one of the world's largest and most successful debt and equity capital markets platforms. Deutsche Bank has established franchises in innovative areas such as SPACs and Environmental, Social, Governance. Our range of services and strong presence across the globe enables us to complete large, multi-dimensional cross-border, and regional transactions.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

  • Corporate Group Insurance – premium borne by company
  • Annual health checkup – cost borne by company (once a year; conditions apply)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements – various ways to work, to fit employees’ needs
  • Child care and elderly care benefits – corporate discount through designated child care & elderly care vendors
  • EAP – free and confidential counseling, online work-life resources
  • Employee networks – Diversity, volunteering, sports, family care - various activities to participate
  • Special leaves entitlement

Your key responsibilities:

  • Originate bond transactions in Japan DCM Investment Grade and SSA segment
  • Due diligence of clients and markets; All facets of trade execution for bond deals
  • Supporting legal documentation
  • Participation in marketing efforts, leading preparation of client presentations and pitches
  • Handling day to day client queries on all execution related matters
  • Ensure compliance with the bank policies and guidelines and mitigate risk appropriately

Your skills and experience:

  • At least 8 years of Debt capital markets in foreign bank - understand that general set-up and control requirements for a foreign institution
  • Track record of having originated and executed USD, EUR, and/or AUD capital market transactions for Japanese SSA/FIG/Corp clients
  • Entrepreneurial and client centric – can work independently and strategically to acquire new clients onto the Japan DCM platform, thinking about how to leverage various parts of the DB platform to deliver value to the client
  • Proven client coverage and origination experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Highly motivated and self-driven with ability to multi task across clients, projects and geographies
  • Rounded accounting and regulatory technical knowledge to appreciate significance of key contractual terms
  • Strong communication skills and able to articulate to demanding clients
  • Performing in-depth company and industry research to execute pitches and deals
  • Robust knowledge of all investment banking products.
  • Good cultural fit – team player
  • Good fluency in English and Japanese
  • Good market references from market participants
  • Educated to university degree level with strong numerical ability.
  • Excellent communication skills with Fluency in both Japanese and English.
  • Highly self-motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment.

How we’ll support you:

  • Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
  • Coaching and support from experts in your team
  • A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
  • A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
  • Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.