Competitive Resources Associate (Japanese Speaker)

Fisher Investments; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in London is seeking a Competitive Resources Associate to enhance research and communication for sales and service teams. This role requires bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English, critical for client education and engagement. Responsibilities include creating materials, supporting projects, and deepening industry knowledge. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health premiums, generous leave, and a collaborative working environment. This is an in-office position with potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

100% paid medical and dental premiums

28 days annual leave plus paid holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

$10,000 family-forming benefit

Retirement pension plan

Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and educational support

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Ability to handle competing demands efficiently.
• Commitment to maintain quality of work under timelines.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming research requests and communicate findings.
• Create written materials and presentations on competitors.
• Support cross-market projects to enhance engagement.
• Develop industry knowledge and research skills.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English

Collaborative work style

Innovative problem-solving

Organised writing style

Understanding of financial services

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a Competitive Resources Associate, you will research individual competitors and portfolios, monitor and uncover industry trends, and serve as an internal expert on Fisher's place in the broader financial industry. As part of our growing team in London, your research and communication to our UK and European Sales and Service organisations will improve client education, acquisition, retention, and additions. The Competitive Resources team is a unique group within Fisher and the industry overall that has become increasingly important to our business.

You will report to your Team Leader who will be invested in your professional development and success in the role. You are encouraged to ask questions, improve processes, and propose fresh ideas. As a Competitive Resources Associate, you will complete research requests daily to assist the sales and service organisations better gain and retain assets. You will also build materials and presentations to help inform and educate Fisher's Japanese and other international businesses. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth perspective of the industry, which can prepare you for and propel you into future opportunities at Fisher.

The Day-to-Day:

• Handle incoming requests from initial research to communicating our findings to multiple partner groups across the company
• Create new written materials and presentations on competitors, industry trends and products
• Support multiple cross-market projects aimed at deepening our engagement with the businesses we support and increasing team efficiency
• Deepen your knowledge of Fisher's investment approach, develop your industry knowledge and research skills, and hone your presentation abilities
• Create presentations or other informational material to be used in small group and large format trainings across Fisher

Your Qualifications:

• A university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual proficiency in both Japanese and English (reading, writing, and speaking), any additional language skills are advantageous
• Work well in a collaborative setting
• Commitment to maintain quality of work while sticking to a timeline
• Be innovative when it comes to finding new ways to benefit the business
• Demonstrated ability to handle competing demands efficiently
• Develop a clear and organised writing style that can distil complicated topics into short, easy-to-consume summaries
• Have understanding of the inner workings of the financial services industry and use that knowledge to help arm Sales and Service organisations and educate current and prospective clients

Why Fisher Investments Europe:

The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients' best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians.

It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including:

• 100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents
• 28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks' top up to full base pay for eligible employees
• $10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit
• A retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributions
• Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month
• Employee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing services
• A collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events
• This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

Employees residing outside of the US will be eligible for the $10,000 equivalent in their local currency.

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