Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Regularly review company disclosures such as earnings reports, statutory filings, and investor presentation materials from firms listed on Japanese exchanges.

• Extract key figures, performance metrics, and forward guidance from Japanese-language documents and record them precisely.

• Refresh and maintain in-house financial spreadsheets and valuation models in Microsoft Excel with the most recent information.

• Offer administrative and research-related support to analysts and portfolio managers as required.

Requirements

• Language Ability: JLPT N1 proficiency (or equivalent) is mandatory, as the role involves interpreting corporate materials written exclusively in Japanese.

• Technical Competence: Strong command of Excel, including the ability to manage complex spreadsheets, apply formulas, and perform efficient data entry.

• Finance Knowledge: A solid grasp of accounting fundamentals and familiarity with income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. You should understand how these elements connect within a financial model.

• Experience: Ideally min 1 year of experience providing analytical or operational support to an equity research or investment team, either on the buy-side or sell-side.