Japanese Bilingual Research Analyst

iiicareer | Interesse International Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

iiicareer | Interesse International Inc. seeks a Japanese bilingual Research Analyst to support U.S. economic, political, and international affairs research and analysis.

The role emphasizes rigorous writing and analytical skills and offers exposure to global financial markets and public policy. The position is on-site initially with hybrid flexibility after training, and a 6-month assignment with potential for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 3+ years of professional research or analytical experience.
• Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English, including excellent Japanese writing skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and information-synthesis skills.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple research assignments.

Responsibilities

• Attend and monitor seminars, think tank events, government hearings, and policy discussions.
• Research and analyze developments in U.S. politics, economics, finance, international trade, geopolitics, energy, and diplomatic affairs.
• Prepare well-structured research reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials in Japanese.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations incorporating charts, graphs, and data tables.
• Gather, evaluate, and organize information from government publications, research institutions, industry reports, and other credible sources.
• Maintain and expand a reliable network of research sources to support ongoing analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Japanese writing

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Research | Geopolitics | Economics | Public Policy

A major Japanese bank is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Research Analyst to support research and analysis on U.S. economic, political, and international affairs.

This position is ideal for an experienced researcher with strong analytical and writing skills who is interested in global financial markets, geopolitics, and public policy.

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Initial 6-month assignment with potential for long-term employment
• Compensation: Starting at $30/hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (35 hours/week, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break daily)
• Work Arrangement: Initially on-site, with hybrid flexibility (up to 2 remote days per week) after approximately 3 months, depending on training progress

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and monitor seminars, think tank events, government hearings, and policy discussions.
• Research and analyze developments in U.S. politics, economics, finance, international trade, geopolitics, energy, and diplomatic affairs.
• Prepare well-structured research reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials in Japanese.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations incorporating charts, graphs, and data tables.
• Gather, evaluate, and organize information from government publications, research institutions, industry reports, and other credible sources.
• Maintain and expand a reliable network of research sources to support ongoing analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 3+ years of professional research or analytical experience.
• Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English, including excellent Japanese writing skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and information-synthesis skills.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple research assignments.
• Health insurance eligibility after at least 90 days of employment, subject to working 30+ hours per week or 130+ hours per month and applicable plan terms.