Investment Research Assistant

Position Summary You will support investment manager research and related operational activities covering the asset management industry, asset managers, and investment products. The role involves close collaboration with team members and senior management to deliver research materials, reports, and administrative support, while contributing to the efficient execution of investment research and departmental operations. Responsibilities Support research and analysis on the asset management industry, asset managers, and investment products, utilizing external databases Assist in the preparation of performance reports, strategy presentations, and industry materials, including data visualization and content drafting Provide ad‑hoc support to team members and senior management, including urgent requests and coordination of internal and external communications Maintain and update internal databases related to asset management research Coordinate meetings with investment managers and external parties, including scheduling, logistics, in‑meeting support, and meeting documentation Prepare internal approval documents, arrange business travel, and process expense reimbursements Perform fee calculations and support related operational processes Provide administrative support for research activities and departmental operations, including IT software and infrastructure setup Liaise with overseas teams based in Japan on relevant activities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; finance, economics, business, or accounting preferred Business‑level proficiency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal) Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Ability to support material preparation and respond to internal and external requests Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Strong compliance awareness and understanding of operational risks and relevant regulations Salary

USD $95,000-105,000

Location New York, NY Working Style Hybrid - 2days in the office #J-18808-Ljbffr JAC Recruitment