The Opportunity
This graduate programme is designed for ambitious Japanese-speaking graduates who want a client-facing career at the intersection of financial markets, data, and technology.
Start Dates: March or May 2026
Location: London (with EMEA travel)
Programme Type: Graduate Scheme
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Visa Sponsorship: Available (UK Skilled Worker – New Entrant route)
You’ll begin in an Analytics function, becoming an expert user of a world-leading financial data and analytics platform while supporting global clients across investment banking, asset management, trading, and corporate finance. As your expertise grows, you’ll have a clear pathway into Sales, working directly with senior financial decision-makers and driving commercial growth.
This is not a passive grad scheme. You’ll be trusted early, trained intensively, and exposed to real market conversations from day one.
Key Criteria (Essential)
* Fluent Japanese and English (written and spoken)
* Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or equivalent relevant work experience
* Strong interest in financial markets and financial services
* Ability to multitask and solve client problems under time pressure
* Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* High resilience, adaptability, and learning agility
* Motivation to pursue a client-facing career, with long-term interest in sales or relationship management
* Willingness to travel across EMEA as required
* Flexibility to occasionally work weekends or bank holidays (time off in lieu provided)
* Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker visa (New Entrant route) if sponsorship is required
Desirable (Nice to Have)
* Exposure to Python or other programming languages
* Beginner to intermediate Excel and/or VBA skills
* Previous client-facing, customer support, or relationship management experience
* Understanding of financial instruments, trading, or investment workflows
What You’ll Be Doing
Analytics (Initial Role)
* Provide high-quality, real-time client support via live chat and digital channels
* Resolve complex analytical, technical, and market-related queries
* Educate clients on financial data, analytics tools, and workflow solutions
* Support users across asset classes including equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, and derivatives
* Deliver product training sessions and support client onboarding
* Work closely with Sales teams on product launches and strategic initiatives
You’ll handle a high volume of varied, intellectually demanding queries, building deep market knowledge fast.
Sales (Progression Opportunity)
As you develop, you may transition into a Sales role where you will:
* Manage and grow client relationships
* Identify new revenue and expansion opportunities
* Understand client workflows and present tailored enterprise solutions
* Act as a trusted commercial and technical advisor
Most high performers progress into Sales or specialist client roles.
Training & Career Development
You’ll complete a comprehensive Analytics & Sales training programme, covering:
* Financial markets, asset classes, and market participants
* Platform functionality and advanced analytics
* Client workflows and consultative problem-solving
* Communication, relationship management, and commercial skills
Longer term progression options include:
* Sales
* Advanced analytics or specialist support roles
* Leadership and team management
Who This Role Is For
You’re intellectually curious, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment. You enjoy solving problems, explaining complex ideas clearly, and building credibility with demanding users.