Research Analyst

Research Analyst (Fluent Japanese-speaking)
International Investment Fund
Permanent, Hybrid
Mayfair
Salary based on experience plus excellent company bens
2-ResAn/MK

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:

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

Required Skills & Experience:

• Fluent English and Japanese
• Fluent Mandarin would be ideal but not essential
• Applicants will ideally be of degree-calibre from a top university
• Several years' experience in business consulting research, financial journalism, or another financial services company with demonstrable skills, and a keen interest, in research.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative skills when handling data
• Curiosity and adaptability to take on 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

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!