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Wellington Management is seeking an Equity Research Analyst for its Japan Team based in Tokyo. The role involves conducting in-depth fundamental research, generating investment ideas, and covering designated sectors in the Japan equity market. This position requires a minimum of 10+ years of equity research experience, including 3-5 years of buy-side investing experience with a proven track record in the Japanese market. The analyst will work collaboratively with investment professionals and report to the Director of Equity Boutiques. Strong verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English are essential.
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
Our global investment platform comprises more than 500 investment professionals across seven investment functions—Hedge Fund Group, Private Investments, Sustainability, Equity & Fixed Income Boutiques, Research, Science & Strategy, and Trading—spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Together, the platform manages over $1 trillion in assets across the capital structure.
The team’s strategies are typically unconstrainted, non-benchmark-oriented investment approach which seek to outperform the broad Japanese market over time with a focus on downside mitigation. The role will focus on conducting in-depth fundamental research, generating investment ideas, and assuming primary coverage responsibility for designated sectors.
The role reports to the Director of Equity Boutiques and will be based in our Tokyo office.
This individual will be responsible for, but not limited to:
We are seeking an individual with excellent analytical and communication skills, and an eagerness to apply them to the investment decision-making process. Specific qualifications for the position include:
Strong verbal and written communication skills in native‑level Japanese and business‑fluent English
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
