TH - Executive Office, Operations & Administrative Associate

Location: Thailand About YCP Group YCP is a Singapore-headquartered management consulting firm founded in 2011. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (JDR listing, December 2021), YCP operates with 700+ professionals across 20+ offices globally. In Asia, YCP is present across 13+ cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai.The Management Service Division (MSD) delivers three core service offerings: Advisory (strategy consulting), PMO (project management), and Transaction (M&A advisory). With a track record of 3,000+ projects and 500+ clients across the Asia-Pacific, YCP combines deep local market knowledge with cross-border execution capability. YCP covers 13 industry sectors including Automotive & Mobility, Energy & Natural Resources, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Technology, Industrials, and Private Equity & Investors. Our core strengths lie in cross-border transactions, M&A, and digital transformation, underpinned by on-the-ground presence and networks that global firms cannot replicate. Why YCP Unparalleled autonomy and ownership — While many consulting environments follow a hierarchical progression before individuals lead engagements , at YCP, you own your scope, deliver under your own name, and build your reputation from day one. You define what you work on, how you deliver it, and what comes next. Accelerated path to Partner — Career progression in consulting is often time-bound and tenure-driven. At YCP, top performers can reach Partner in under 5 years. The level of discretion and speed is in a different league. SEA × Japan: a unique positioning — While cross-border engagements are often one of many focus areas in consulting, YCP is deeply specialized at the intersection of Southeast Asia and Japan as our core business — and we are positioned to be the #1 firm in this segment. Entrepreneurial way of working — End-to-end ownership from proposal to delivery. You can design new service lines, launch in new countries, and build what doesn't exist yet. This is a culture where you create your own opportunities. Cross-border, multi-country engagements — Working across multiple countries on a single project is the norm, not the exception. You develop both on-the-ground market instinct and strategic perspective through daily collaboration with multinational teams. Operations Cross-Border M&A Advisory | Client-Team Communication Bridge | Thailand-based Position Overview This operations role serves as the communication bridge between YCP's multinational M&A deal execution teams and Japanese corporate clients. You will handle Japanese–English translation, meeting coordination, minutes preparation, and client correspondence to ensure seamless project execution across the cross-border M&A advisory practice. The role provides exposure to 100+ cross-border M&A transactions per year across diverse industries and Southeast Asian markets. No prior M&A or financial expertise is required — these skills are developed on the job. Key Responsibilities Translate client emails (Japanese) for internal team sharing (English) and relay instructions to the team Translate client-facing materials prepared by the team (English to Japanese) Prepare progress reports for Japanese clients based on deal execution status Provide interpretation during bilingual (Japanese/English) meetings (simultaneous interpretation not required) Attend client web meetings and prepare Japanese minutes, then translate for internal sharing Support business development: appointment scheduling via email and phone with prospective clients Required Qualifications Native-level Japanese proficiency: professional-grade written and verbal communication for client-facing interactions Business-level English proficiency: all internal team communication is in English with no Japanese support Minimum 2 years of work experience at a Japanese company Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Comfort with multi-tasking: managing dozens of concurrent M&A cases simultaneously Ownership mindset and high commitment to professional service delivery Preferred Qualifications Experience in a professional services firm (banking, securities, insurance, consulting, law, or accounting) Administrative or sales support experience in a client-facing role Interest in M&A and cross-border business #J-18808-Ljbffr YCP