Japanese Speaking Research Analyst

Japanese Speaking Research Analyst, Full Time, London.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to join a fast-growing team, help shape a key area of our business and work directly with some of the world’s leading institutional investors.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should clearly explain why you believe you're a strong fit for this specific role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Company

Neudata’s mission is to make life easier for people who work with data. We provide independent, objective advice, primarily to asset managers and hedge funds, to help them make smarter decisions about which datasets to use – and which to avoid. That means saving them time and money in the process.

Our specialism sits in alternative data. From credit card transactional data to social media sentiment products to mobile app datasets - our goal is to ensure we communicate not only what alternative data products exist, but also why someone would want to use them.

We’re headquartered in London with offices in New York and Shanghai and run a leading global conference business alongside our core research and advisory services.

Our Values

• Deliver outstanding service.
• Treat everyone how we would like to be treated.
• Work better together.
• Do it the right way.
• Be uncompromisingly honest.
• Never cease to improve and innovate.

About the Role

Neudata’s research team is at the core of what we do. Clients of Neudata have access to:

1. Our research portal, allowing them to browse our catalogue of dataset reports, each of which is written by a member of the research team and pertaining to a dataset (e.g. short positions data by vendor X).
2. Our research team’s expertise, allowing us to help them make informed data decisions (e.g. through calls where we share our opinion on the most appropriate dataset for their needs)

Joining Neudata as a Japanese speaking research analyst, the role will primarily entail:

• Conducting in-depth research on Japan-based alternative data providers and datasets
• Writing research reports on these datasets and wider industry trends
• Interacting with our international client base, primarily through research calls and emails
• Gathering industry intelligence via effective relationships built through our reputation in the industry.

We will actively encourage the candidate to exercise independent thought and critical thinking and believe this to be one of the most appealing aspects of this role.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about data and eager to learn more about how various datasets are used by institutional investors.

In order to do this, they must have strong written and communication skills, enjoy relationship building and have an inquiring mindset. The analyst will spend a large portion of their workday interacting with:

• Data buyers, by communicating our findings via research reports and calls, and
• Data sellers, to understand the properties and potential use cases of different datasets.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and writing skills – you can produce insightful, polished research that clients trust.
• A drive to build long term relationships with Japan-based data providers.
• Strong time management skills evidenced from prior experience.
• Native or near-native Japanese language skills (JLPT N1 or equivalent)
• Strong English communication skills (IELTS 7.0 / CEFR C1 or equivalent)
• Rigour and a strong work ethic with attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
• A willingness to learn – the successful candidate will be someone who is curious and enjoys taking the initiative to continuously learn more.

Preferably, the candidate will also have some knowledge of the investment management industry, including some experience. Similarly, any prior knowledge of the alternative data market and any connections with data providers in Japan are also a plus.

Please note that this role is heavily focused on understanding and writing about the properties of a wide range of datasets (e.g., delivery frequency, history, price, USPs) and how they can be used by investors, rather than working with the data to perform deep analysis. As such, the successful candidate does not require a strong background in data analysis or coding.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary.
• 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day for each year worked (capped at 30 days)
• Flexible work from anywhere, hybrid and office-based work.
• Study days.
• Volunteering day.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance including dental, optical, and hearing.
• Enhanced family policies.
• Company social events.
• Workplace pension scheme with salary sacrifice and pension matching opportunities.
• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of data innovation, in a fast-growing and
• supportive team.

Contact Us

To apply please submit your CV to [email protected]

Neudata’s London office is located in WeWork’s coworking space at Moor Place.

Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should clearly explain why you believe you're a strong fit for this specific role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Recruitment Process

Typically, Neudata’s recruitment and selection process involves an initial screening and shortlisting stage where successful candidates are invited to attend virtual or in person interviews and assessments.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Candidates who may require visa sponsorship should discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview process. Further information on Skilled Worker sponsorship can be found here.

If you need assistance during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you.