Associate, Fund Management and Ship Finance

Union Maritime is seeking an Associate in Japan with experience in fund matters, joint ventures, equity raising and ship finance. The role will support the group's shipping transactions and financing activities, working with Japanese investors, joint venture partners, banks and other financial institutions.

The Associate will support the Head of Japan across fund-related matters, joint venture structuring and execution, equity raising and ship finance transactions. Responsibilities will include transaction execution and documentation, coordination with investors, lenders and advisers, and ongoing fund and joint venture administration and reporting. The Associate will work alongside colleagues in London and Singapore as well as external advisers in Japan.

This is a hands-on role in a small team. It offers broad exposure to fund matters, joint ventures, equity raising, ship finance and investor relations, with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility across these activities.

Requirements

Transactions and documentation

·         Support the structuring, documentation and closing of funds, joint ventures, equity investments and ship finance transactions, including partnership, joint venture and investment agreements, financing documents and management agreements.

·         Coordinate with external legal, tax and audit advisers, and with