Investment Analyst

About Appier

Appier is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier’s mission is turning AI into ROI by making software intelligent. Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and U.S., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Ticker number: 4180). Visit www.appier.com for more information.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing Corp Dev team. In this role, you will support the execution of investments, M&A transactions, and strategic partnerships. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and senior leadership to identify opportunities, evaluate targets, and drive strategic initiatives aligned with the company’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing & Research

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry mapping to identify investment and M&A opportunities.
• Track sector trends and provide regular strategic insights.

• Financial Modeling & Valuation

• Build and maintain financial models for investment targets and M&A opportunities.
• Perform valuation analyses using DCF, precedent transactions, trading comps, and other methodologies.

• Due Diligence & Deal Execution

• Support due diligence processes across financial, commercial, legal, and technical areas.
• Assist in preparing internal investment memos, presentations, and board materials.
• Liaise with external advisors (e.g., bankers, lawyers, consultants) during deal execution.

• Strategic Planning & Integration

• Work cross-functionally with product, finance, legal, and operations teams on strategic initiatives.
• Support integration planning and tracking post-close KPIs for acquired companies.

• Pipeline & Process Management

• Maintain the M&A and investment opportunity pipeline.
• Support internal reporting and tracking of strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools; familiarity with CapIQ, PitchBook, or similar platforms a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for technology, M&A, and strategic growth.