Aug 4

Job: Research Assistant (London)

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Via the JETAA and non-JETAA JET alumni LinkedIn group:

A Japanese company in London is looking for someone to join their team to look after Economic and Political Research. This is an ongoing temp position for one year.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide research services, including analytical reports on topical issues and statistical data spreadsheets on the UK economy.
• Check daily newspapers and keep abreast of all other information sources.
• Conduct interviews with academics and business people in order to assess UK and global economic conditions.
• Take initiative to develop and build upon existing contacts with government, academia and business to assist the company in the future.

Essential Skills:

• Sound knowledge of current affairs.
• The ability to produce comprehensive analytical reports on economic, business and political issues at short notice.
• The confidence and enthusiasm to be able to speak intelligently about the current economic situation in the UK.
• Good interview technique and report writing skills.
• A good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to use Excel spreadsheets to compile statistical data.
• Degree in Economics or similar equivalent.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge/experience of Japanese business practices.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have good computer skills, are able to work confidently without supervision and who also enjoy being a member of a team.

For more details, please email your CV to anouska@perfect.eu.com
For this role, unfortunately, we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.