Research Analyst; Fluent Japanese-speaking

Research Analyst (Fluent Japanese-speaking) – International Investment Fund – Permanent, Hybrid – Mayfair – Salary based on experience plus excellent company benefits

VWA is recruiting for a highly entrepreneurial, successful and reputable investment fund based in Mayfair, a firm with global reach and a strong presence. The client is now seeking to add to the London-based Research team an engaging Research Analyst role.

Applicants must be fluent in English and Japanese.

Kindly note that this opportunity is not a fast-track to an Investment Professional role.

This position sits under a Director and works in a small team, offering wide interaction internally and with global contacts. Research tasks include:

• Receiving a multitude of different research tasks relating to market areas, politics and geographical locations.
• Juggling concurrent research projects with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Internal communications with stakeholders across different business areas.
• External communications with consultants, experts, research providers, managing these relationships.
• Other duties as required.

• Fluent English and Japanese.
• Ideally a degree 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 keen interest in research.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative skills when handling data.
• Curiosity and adaptability to take on a 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 proficiency.

• A unique opportunity to join a prestigious company and work within a friendly, high-achieving and supportive group of individuals.

• Core hours are 9 am–6 pm, with flexibility to work beyond core hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Salary 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!