The right candidate has substantial U.S. transaction origination experience but knowledge of Japan is not a pre-requisite. This is a full time position in SF or NYC, however we can consider affiliates located anywhere in the U.S. or Japan. We have a particular interest in industries where we do not have a practice group currently, such as biotechnology, medical devices, and alternative energy. The hired professional will develop a practice in one of these or any other area that is agreed to have potential.

For US companies we provide:

• Assistance in developing a major business channel in Japan.
• Assistance in finding joint venture partners for such a channel.
• Assistance in financing the development of such a channel through Japanese investors.
• Advice and guidance about how to maximize relationships and opportunities in Japan.

Our firm typically is paid for success through equity participation or revenue sharing, and has never billed on a daily or hourly basis; we are not a consultant, rather we are exclusive a partner to the US company. We do not work on small transactions.

The ideal candidate has had a successful investment banking or finance career. Prior experience need not include experience in working in Japan. Also the ideal candidate seeks to be affiliated with a firm of very high capability with an unusually flexible structure.

None of our professionals earn a salary; rather we all operate on a pay for performance basis. This approach enables professionals to make their own decisions about where to invest time in their practice, and how much.

The key characteristics of PRP could be summarized as:

• A place where clients matter more than deals.
• A place where clients are charged fair value for value added provided.
• A place where services provided are not available elsewhere in a similar format.
• A place where teamwork flows through everyone's bloodstream.
• A place where the owners are happy to get the coffee or clean up the conference room.
• A place where doing the best job for clients is paramount, but attending your children's school plays is also highly valued and done.
• A place where vacations are good.
• A place where are clients are our friends, or we hope they will be.
• A place where we stand by what we say, and where our handshake means something.
• A place where there is room for humor and enjoyment while doing very important work.