Research Analyst, Japan
Tractus Asia has 30 years of experience helping executives make informed decisions about how to enter markets, where to locate and how to structure their manufacturing and service investments in Asia and beyond. We have provided advice and assistance on more than US$6 billion of foreign direct investment and trade projects in Asia through offices in Bangkok, Chennai, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Osaka and Yangon.
Our services are provided by teams of professionals in three complementary practice areas: Strategy & Execution, Corporate Finance and Economic Development.
Our Strategy & Execution practice team works with companies to develop and execute their Greenfield expansion strategies from initial market opportunity and business case assessments; to location strategy and site selection; real estate and investment incentives negotiations and managing the construction and start-up of commercial operations.
Our Corporate Finance practice provides advisory services as well as buy-side and sell-side private banking for clients undertaking M&A and identifying, vetting and negotiating joint ventures.
We advise governments and multi-lateral organizations on how to develop strategies for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and promoting trade through our Economic Development practice.
Job Description
Tractus is seeking a Business Research Analyst to join our dynamic team and contribute to high-impact consulting engagements across Asia. In this role, you will work closely with our Economic Development (ED) practice in attracting Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) and promoting trade between Japan and client jurisdictions. Under the guidance of Consulting Managers, you will be responsible for researching project coordination, and client facing responsibilities to ensure seamless execution of investment promotion projects.
This role will be based in Tokyo, with occasional domestic travel to attend trade missions and conferences.
Responsibilities
- Partner with team members to cultivate leads and prospects in Japan, scheduling meetings and maintaining up‑to‑date contact records in the CRM.
- Represent Tractus at trade shows and networking events; capture insights and share take‑aways with the broader team.
- Coordinate logistics for missions and events, including accommodation, transport, agendas, and venue arrangements.
- Conduct desk research on industries, markets, and competitors; tabulate data, create graphs/maps, and draft concise analyses for client deliverables.
- Translate and adapt marketing and presentation materials between English and Japanese.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, international relations, or a related discipline.
- 2–3 years’ experience in consulting, economic development, or a comparable environment (internships included).
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with CRM platforms preferred.
- Native‑level Japanese; business‑level English (reading, writing, and verbal communication).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
To Apply
Candidates should submit their English resume along with a one-page cover letter explaining their interest in the position to preedaporn.sano-on@tractus-asia.com
All submissions and inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
