Research Analyst; Fluent Japanese-speaking

Research Analyst (Fluent Japanese-speaking)

International Investment Fund, Permanent, Hybrid – Mayfair

VWA, a highly entrepreneurial and reputable investment fund with a global reach and a strong presence, is looking to expand its London-based research team with an engaging Research Analyst role. Applicants must be fluent in English and Japanese (required). This position is not a fast-track to an Investment Professional role.

• Receive a multitude of research tasks related to market areas, politics and geographical locations
• Juggle concurrent research projects, prioritise tasks and adhere to sometimes tight deadlines
• Communicate internally with stakeholders across different business areas
• Engage externally with consultants, experts and research providers, managing these relationships
• Perform other duties as required

• Fluent English and Japanese
• 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
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data handling skills
• Curiosity and adaptability to take on a breadth of research tasks
• Relationship management, resilience and creativity
• Effective workload management during periods of intensity
• Keen interest and demonstrable understanding of financial markets
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Core hours: 9am - 6pm, with flexibility for tight deadlines that may fall outside core hours
• Hybrid working:
  Tuesdays and Wednesdays must be office-based in London
• Salary based on experience plus discretionary bonus and excellent company benefits
• Unique opportunity to join a prestigious company and work within a friendly, high-achieving and supportive group of individuals

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!