Due Diligence Specialist - Japanese Speaker
Anthesis Group
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Description
Candidates should have a strong knowledge of international and regional business and political environments – and have business proficiency in Japanese – as well as an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, business and global markets more generally.
We are looking for specialists to be based out of our offices in London.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage complex open source and human intelligence-led investigative assignments (including pre-transactional integrity due diligence checks and other bespoke investigations);
• Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualized analysis of key issues and other pertinent findings;
• Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
• Prepare proposals for new business;
• Support the development of our human source network in regions of expertise; and
• Once comfortable with our house style and research methodologies, assist in training new team members and proof reading reports.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and business proficiency in Japanese. Other languages are a bonus;
• 1-4 years’ full-time post-graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry and/or another relevant investigative background;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva, as well as regional and language-specific databases and media sources;
• Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from the proposal stage to delivering our work to the client;
• A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university;
• Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:
• A keen interest in international affairs and business, including in Japan, and other regions of expertise; Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• A proactive, can-do mindset and willingness to work outside job specifications when required;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work;
• Respond well to development feedback.
About this role
Wallbrook's Business Intelligence team is looking for a researcher who can combine fluent Japanese language skills with investigative expertise to support due diligence and corporate intelligence work. You'd be based in London on a hybrid arrangement, conducting open source and human intelligence research, synthesizing findings into clear reports and briefings for senior clients, and managing investigations from proposal through delivery. The role suits someone with 1–4 years of post-graduate experience in corporate intelligence, investigative journalism, or similar research-driven fields, who is comfortable navigating financial and legal concepts and can work methodically through complex, multifaceted projects.
The position demands strong analytical writing, fluency in both English and Japanese for commercial purposes, and hands-on familiarity with research tools like LexisNexis and Factiva. Beyond technical skills, you'll need genuine curiosity about international business and geopolitics, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and resilience under deadline pressure. As you settle in, you may also mentor newer team members and contribute to developing source networks in regions where you have expertise.
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