Senior Management Consultant - Japanese Speaking

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting firm is seeking a Senior Management Consultant who is fluent in Japanese to support Japanese financial institutions. The role involves establishing client relationships and overseeing project management activities focused on digital transformation and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of business operations experience in consulting or financial services.
• Fluency in both Japanese and English preferred.
• Pioneering business mindset with excellent critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with client's key personnel and propose solutions.
• Lead consulting services and review deliverables from the team.
• Prepare project plans considering profitability and feasibility.

Skills

Financial Services

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Client Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Client:

LHH

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

My client is a global management consulting firm with roots in Asia, this consultancy specialises in digital transformation and business process reengineering. Known for its hands-on approach, the firm combines strategy, operations, and IT implementation to drive sustainable change. With a strong presence in Asia and growing operations in North America and Europe, it supports both regional and multinational companies in navigating complex business challenges.

Looking to build out their UK offering this London based, Japanese speaking Financial Services Senior Business Consultant will be the point of contact for Japanese financial institution clients. Establishing and maintaining trustworthy relationships extending beyond project frameworks.

About the Role: Responsibilities include a range of activities, including:

• Regularly visit the client's site to interact and build relationships with the client's key personnel and executive-level personnel and listen to their challenges and propose solutions to resolve them.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and knowledge in the area of expertise, engage in dialogue with clients, and utilize this knowledge in proposals and project management.
• Strategically and proactively make proposals and receive orders from clients.
• As project management leader, conduct consulting service activities and lead members.
• Create a project plan that considers profitability and feasibility.
• Appropriately review deliverables produced by members of the team.
• Influences and persuades critical client management and project team members.
• Anticipates engagement risk and implements risk mitigation strategies.
• Works with client stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of complex issues.
• Responsibilities are not limited to the above and may include other duties as required to support the success of the team and clients.

Qualifications: Over 5 years of business operations experience in consulting project roles or financial services environment. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, and Information Technology is preferred.

Required Skills: Working knowledge and experience in financial services in one or more of the following domain areas is preferred, but not required:

• Core Banking Rollout / Operation Enhancement
• Loan / Guarantee / Fund finance
• DX / Analytics / DWH
• Internal Rating / Credit Rating
• Settlement / ISO /Payment
• Risk Management system implementation (Interest rate risk, Liquidity risk, credit risk, etc.)
• AML/CFT/KYC/TMS
• Regulatory compliance
• Branch operations

Preferred Skills: Fluency in both Japanese and English. Having a pioneering business mindset and a proactive drive to secure new clients and projects. Excellent critical thinking abilities. Strong organizational skills required to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Capable of creating, maintaining, and utilizing documentation to support project team efficiency and adherence to project timelines across multiple workstreams. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. Outstanding oral and written communication, along with interpersonal skills. Effective time management and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint). Willingness to travel to client locations.