Research Analyst

Research Analyst (Fluent Japanese-speaking)

International Investment Fund
Permanent, Hybrid
Mayfair
Salary based on experience plus excellent company benefits

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) and Mandarin (ideal but not essential). 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:

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

Required Skills & Experience:

1. Fluent English and Japanese.
2. Fluent Mandarin would be ideal but not essential.
3. Applicants will ideally be of degree-calibre from a top university.
4. Several years' experience in business consulting research, financial journalism, or another financial services company with demonstrable skills, and a keen interest in research.
5. Strong qualitative and quantitative skills when handling data.
6. Curiosity and adaptability to take on breadth of research tasks.
7. Relationship management skills.
8. Resilience and creativity.
9. Managing workload effectively during periods of intensity.
10. A keen interest and demonstrable understanding of financial markets.
11. 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!