Research Associate

Summary

Join Third Bridge's Forum team as an Associate, contributing to the creation of impactful research for institutional investors. Based in Hong Kong or remotely in Japan, you will identify and engage industry professionals for interviews, ensuring relevant insights within budget. This role demands strong communication, research skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. You'll build professional networks, work collaboratively, and contribute to a fast-paced environment. Third Bridge offers a comprehensive training program, competitive salary, and various benefits including paid time off, bonus schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A real interest in financial markets and the alternative investments space
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with C-level industry experts on the phone
• Demonstrable skill in carrying out phone-based and desktop research with a logical and focused approach
• Self-motivation; a resourceful nature, with a diligent and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work well within a team, in a fast-paced environment and under pressure. Positive and can-do attitude are essential
• The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively and reach assigned KPIs
• Obtained a score of >3.0 GPA if you’re a fresh graduate
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Japanese
• Bachelor's degree or above

Responsibilities

• Perform research on industries and businesses in the Pan-Asia region, focusing on the Japan market, to source and identify relevant individuals (C-level executives and industry practitioners) for moderated interviews
• Engage these individuals to invite them to participate in research, assessing the relevance of their insights and ensuring fees are within budget
• Build a professional network and monitor relevant markets/companies in assigned sector areas according to Forum content coverage strategies
• Work within tight deadlines and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across different global offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience (0-2 years) is an advantage but not required
• Immediate availability is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of HKD 300,000 annually with access to our bonus scheme (Hong Kong)
• Vacation: 15 days (increases to 20 days after 2 years of service) (Hong Kong & Japan)
• Learning: a Personal Development Allowance which can be used for learning programs and other tools to further your development (Hong Kong & Japan)
• Pension scheme and Vitality Private medical insurance (Hong Kong)
• Work from anywhere for one month per year (Hong Kong & Japan)
• 2 annual volunteer days (Hong Kong & Japan)
• 2 personal days when life throws you a curveball (Hong Kong & Japan)
• Summer Fridays' (Hong Kong & Japan)
• Rewards: get points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition program to spend on hotels, gift cards, donations to charity, and more (Hong Kong)
• Weekly optional social gatherings, daily breakfast and snacks, social events (Hong Kong)
• CSR, Environment, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives (Hong Kong & Japan)
• Opportunities to share improvement ideas through Hackathons and other events (Hong Kong & Japan)
• Competitive base salary of JPY 5,400,000 annually with access to our bonus scheme (Japan)
• Phone Allowance per month: JPY 6,400 (taxable) after probation period (Japan)
• Marriage leave: 5 days if employees marry during employment period (Japan)
• Commuting Allowance at an actual cost up to JPY 15,000/month between the employee’s living place and the office (Japan)
• Mental health service (Japan)
• Rewards: get points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition program to spend on gift cards and more (Japan)