Research Associate - Native Japanese Speaking

Research Associate, Client Solutions, Japanese Speaker

I am on the lookout for a young, fresh and proactive JAPANESE speaking salesperson with an ability to quickly sift through research. You must be able to present your findings in a structured and professional manner to connect investors with hand selected industrial experts for bespoke customised consultations.

You will be an essential part of a rapidly growing startup, with leading access to institutional clients globally. You will be submerged into a: high-octane, multinational, and multilingual environment, that is always striving to "make s*** happen!".

As Research Associate:

• Perform end-to-end client communication, understanding client accounts, and foster meaningful relationships
• Perform research on a wide range of industries, understand project needs and objectives of client, then pinpoint the most relevant subject matter experts for each request
• Identify and recruit industry professionals to join extensive network of professionals and establish relationships with them
• Conduct in-depth and informed conversations with Industry Professionals, assess their expertise and vet their suitability for projects
• Work closely with your team, using your best judgement to match suited Industry Professionals with to each client request
• Opportunities to brainstorm with management and BD teams on various initiatives, collaborate and contribute on strategies to support company growth

The Candidate:

• Native or Professional Japanese proficiency is a MUST
• Bachelor's Degree with strong academic track record
• A love for networking with people
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in Mandarin, professionally fluency in English
• Proven work experience preferably from market research/recruitment/advisory industry with client facing and/or sales exposure
• Positive and driven self starters with attention to detail
• Creative, self disciplined, and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently
• Works with a sense of urgency
• Able to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team