Japanese Research Associate - Shanghai

Our client is a London-based primary research firm focused on facilitating consultations with industry specialists in Europe, helping private equity firms, hedge funds and their advisors develop insights and understand critical issues associated with investment decisions in European markets. Our client deals with some of the world's leading hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity firms and strategy consultancies. They seek out the expertise of our client to develop insights and gather critical and sometimes niche information regarding investment decisions. These firms trust our client to connect them with sources of industry knowledge while following all legal and ethical guidelines as part of a stringent compliance framework.

This permanent job is based in Shanghai but will focus on the Japanese markets. 

Tasks candidates should expect to undertake would include:-

Network Development:

•Develop and grow network in Japan.

•Attend and recruit at networking or industry conferences.

Process setup:

• Continuously review processes and the service provided to clients.

• Build up the recruiting framework (standardize the process, identify Japan related research tools).

Project Execution:

• Act as advisor to internal and external clients and manage expectations.

• Flawlessly execute on Japan related projects.

• Act as back up for the Research Manager.

RA/Team Management

• Hire and train of junior RA and interns as needed.

• Ensure quick turn-around times and high quality matching.

• Ensure balance between recruiting of new specialists and re-using existing specialists.

• Ensure compliance processes are respected.

• Ensure projects, specialist and client communication are properly logged.

• Training (on- the- job) of junior RA’s and interns.

• Communicate performance issues to the Resourcing Manager and to RA’s, where appropriate.

The most suitable intern for this position would have the following:-

•Native Japanese required.

•Fluency in English.

•At least three years working experience.

•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships in person or on the phone.

•IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Office.

•Team management experience.

•Resourceful and able to think laterally.

•Diligent, proactive, well organised approach.

•Willing to work in a busy environment which is, at times, high pressure.

•Flexible, motivated and willing to go the extra mile.

•Outgoing personality.

•Willing and able to 'cold call’ and speak confidently to specialists.

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