Job Description
Research Analyst (Fluent Japanese-speaking)
International Investment Fund
Permanent, Hybrid
Mayfair
Salary based on experience plus excellent company benefits
2-ResAn/MK
The Client:
VWA is recruiting for a highly entrepreneurial, successful and reputable investment fund; based in Mayfair, this is a firm with global reach and a strong presence. Our client is now seeking to add to the London-based Research team, to take on a highly stimulating Research Analyst opportunity.
Applicants must be fluent in English and Japanese (required).
Kindly note that this opportunity is not a fast-track to an Investment Professional role.
The Research Analyst Role:
This Research Analyst position will sit under a Director and work in a small team; the role will offer much interaction internally and with contacts externally across the globe. The research-focused tasks will be broad and include:
* Receiving a multitude of different research tasks in relation to market areas, politics and geographical locations.
* Juggling concurrent research projects with the ability to prioritise and work to sometimes tight deadlines.
* Internal communications with stakeholders across different business areas.
* External communications with consultants, experts, research providers and managing these relationships.
* Other duties as required.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Fluent English and Japanese.
* Applicants will ideally be degree-educated from a top university (or equivalent qualifications).
* Several years’ experience in business consulting research, financial journalism, or another financial services company with demonstrable skills, and a keen interest, in research.
* Strong qualitative and quantitative skills when handling data.
* Curiosity and adaptability to take on breadth of research tasks.
* Relationship management skills.
* Resilience and creativity.
* Managing workload effectively during periods of intensity.
* A keen interest and demonstrable understanding of financial markets.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel.
Additional Details:
* A unique opportunity to join a prestigious company and work within a friendly, high-achieving and supportive group of individuals.
Details:
* Core hours for the role are 9am – 6pm and will require flexibility to work towards tight deadlines which may fall outside of core hours.
* Salary will be based on experience plus a discretionary bonus and excellent company benefits.
* Hybrid working (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required to be office-based).
If you are experienced in research and want to work with a close-knit team where you can add value from day one, please apply today!