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About Gordon Brothers: Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has helped companies unlock the potential of their assets. Our solutions-oriented approach combined with over 120 years of industry knowledge enables clients to get the most value from their assets with tailored solutions across asset services, asset lending and financing, and asset trading. Leveraging our deep expertise in retail, industrial, brands and real estate, we work closely with clients globally to determine the value of, lend against, or buy and sell their assets to help them achieve their business goals.
At Gordon Brothers, we foster a culture of collaboration and creativity to find unique and innovative solutions for our clients. We take pride in fostering an engaging, inclusive culture and encouraging employees to bring new ideas to the table, develop their skills, and build dynamic and fulfilling careers.
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Description
Role Summary
This is an opportunity to lead Gordon Brothers’ Capital business in Japan and work on complex, high-value transactions where our combination of asset expertise, capital capabilities and global perspective allows us to create solutions others may not be able to provide. The role will lead the Japan Capital team and originate, structure and execute creative financing and investment solutions across a range of industries and asset classes.
The successful candidate will bring significant transaction experience from banking, structured or leveraged finance, private equity, special situations, restructuring, investment or financial advisory services, together with the commercial judgment and creativity to approach opportunities differently. Working closely with colleagues across Gordon Brothers globally, this role offers the opportunity to execute distinctive transactions, build the Japan business and deliver solutions that are uniquely Gordon Brothers.
Function of the Role / Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the Capital team in Japan, with responsibility for developing the lending business and contributing to Gordon Brothers’ revenue and growth objectives.
- Originate, structure, negotiate and execute financing and investment opportunities that address clients’ specific business and capital needs.
- Assess prospective transactions through a combination of business, financial and collateral analysis, leveraging Gordon Brothers’ global expertise and asset knowledge.
- Structure creative financing solutions across a range of asset classes, including inventory, accounts receivable, machinery and equipment, real estate, financial receivables, brands and other assets.
- Lead transactions through the full lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, underwriting, structuring, documentation, execution, portfolio management and collection.
- Partner with colleagues across Gordon Brothers globally to develop differentiated solutions for complex, special situation and asset-based opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with borrowers, advisors, financial institutions, investors and other market participants to identify new business opportunities.
- Provide leadership, coaching and development to the Japan Capital team while fostering collaboration across the broader Gordon Brothers business.
Experience
- Significant relevant experience in any of the following fields: banking, structured or leveraged finance, private equity, special situations, restructuring, investment, or financial advisory services.
- Strong transaction experience, with the ability to evaluate, structure and execute complex financing or investment opportunities.
- Experience in one or more areas such as asset-based lending, structured finance, leveraged/LBO finance, restructuring or distressed finance, private equity, or special situations investing would be highly relevant.
- Strong financial and commercial analysis skills, including the ability to understand a borrower’s business, assess financial performance and evaluate underlying assets and collateral.
- Experience negotiating transaction terms and working through investment or lending documentation.
- Strong understanding of the legal and commercial considerations associated with financing, security and/or restructuring transactions.
- Experience working in an international or cross-border environment is advantageous.
- Previous people leadership experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small team.
Education & Skills
- University degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong English-language skills appropriate for working effectively in a global organization. TOEIC 850 or equivalent proficiency preferred.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to identify and develop creative solutions to complex situations.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-management skills, with the ability to move opportunities from origination through execution.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex transactions clearly and logically.
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to explore new asset classes, transaction structures and areas of business.
- Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and transaction-driven environment.
Gordon Brothers offers a competitive total compensation package including base salary and incentive plan, benefits allowance and more.
Gordon Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. This Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
It is the policy of Gordon Brothers to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
