Research Consultant - London, United Kingdom - VWA (Victoria Wall Associates)

Description

Research Analyst (Fluent Japanese-speaking)

International Investment FundPermanent, HybridMayfairSalary based on experience plus excellent company bens2-ResAn/MKThe Client:

VWA is recruiting for a highly entrepreneurial, successful and reputable investment fund; 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).


The Research Analyst Role:

This Research Analyst position will sit under a Director and work in a small team; 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.
External communications with consultants, experts, research providers and managing these relationships.


Required Skills & Experience:

Fluent English and JapaneseFluent Mandarin would be ideal but not essentialApplicants will ideally be of degree-calibre from a top universitySeveral 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 dataCuriosity and adaptability to take on breadth of research tasksRelationship management skillsResilience and creativityManaging workload effectively during periods of intensityA keen interest and demonstrable understanding of financial marketsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelAdditional Details:
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