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.
The Research Analyst 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.
Required Skills & Experience
- 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.
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 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!
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