Feb 13

Job: Policy & Business Research Associate at ITOCHU (DC)

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This job listing comes from JETAA DC’s Arbora Johnson, Manager, Business Development, ITOCHU International (Hiroshima-ken CIR, ’94-’97)

lTOCHU International, a Japanese trading company, is looking for a full-time Policy and Business Research Associate for their office in Washington D.C. Japanese language and work experience is preferred, but not required.

DUTIES:

  • Conduct research and prepare reports on trade and investment policy, country risk, foreign affairs, and other domestic and international policy issues.
    Associate will also conduct market research and provide business development support in technology and other sectors.

    Conduct policy analysis and reporting, including contributions to regular office publications. Topics cover a range of issues in US trade, investment, foreign and security policy. Responsibility may include assignment to monitor, analyze and report on specific topics on an on-going basis. Requires networking and primary research using a wide range of sources in Washington DC.

    Conduct research and prepare reports on US federal, state and local policies relevant to new business development, including infrastructure spending, R&D funding, and other incentives and policies to promote specific industries.

    Conduct research and provide business development support related to technologies, companies and markets of interest. Conduct primary and secondary research and draft final reports. Perform company/technology scouting and evaluation, industry networking, and company visits.

    • QUALIFICATIONS:

  • o Masters in international affairs or related field
    o Minimum two years work experience
    o Strong business and policy research skills
    o Strong writing and communication skills
    o Comfort with and interest in technology and business-related subjects
    o Team player with good interpersonal skills, as well as self-starter who is able to work well independently
    o Detail oriented; able to multi-task and meet deadlines
    o Comfortable in multi-cultural professional setting
    o Japan experience and / or Japanese language ability a plus


    • HOW TO APPLY:

    Please submit resume and cover letter by March 5, 2010 (as soon as possible) to Chris Banks at: chris.banks@ itochu.com. No phone calls, please. Start date as soon as possible.

    ITOCHU International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).


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