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Barbican Advisory is a global research and advisory firm with offices in London, Washington DC, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

We provide our clients with exceptional research and analysis services, delivering the hard-to-get information and advice they need to make critical decisions. Our work helps clients understand the risks and opportunities involved in acquiring companies or starting new business relationships. It helps shape the strategy for entering and exiting markets or managing disputes.

Our clients include global investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, law firms and corporations.

What sets us apart is our unique culture of teamwork and excellence, which enables us to provide the very highest quality services to clients across the world, along with fulfilling and enjoyable careers for our staff.

We are seeking an Associate to work in our Shanghai, Hong Kong or Singapore office.

The role of the Associate is to identify, retrieve and analyse information, presenting it in writing, charts or tables that form part of reports and client briefings produced by the wider team.

Associates use databases, advanced online research techniques and interviews to gather data. You will carry out intensive research and analysis of large amounts of data, assessing it for accuracy, reliability and relevance. Sources will include media reporting, court filings, company registers and many more. Supported and supervised by project managers, you will produce high quality written analysis that meets the needs of our world‑class clients.

Depending on levels of experience, you may identify and recommend new information sources and research techniques, and gain exposure to business development and proposal‑writing.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with an extremely experienced management team at a fast‑growing company.

You will have the following qualifications and skills:

A university degree. Graduates in humanities, politics, economics, journalism etc. are welcomed.

Fluency in English. Extremely strong English‑language writing skills are essential.

Fluency in Japanese, as well as understanding of the economy and business environment in Japan.

Curiosity and critical mindset. The desire to get to the bottom of complex issues and explain them well to clients.

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work under pressure.

Ability to work as part of a multinational team of colleagues, including in other countries.

1-3 years of working experience in a relevant industry or position.

A competitive salary and benefits will be offered. All information and materials submitted to Barbican will remain strictly confidential and be treated for recruitment purposes only. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Send your CV, along with a brief cover email explaining your interest in the position (max. 300 words) to careers@barbicanadvisory.com. Please include “Associate – Japanese speaking” in the email subject.