Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027

Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027 Overview

This role is part of AlphaSights’ Associate Program for people who want to begin their careers in a demanding commercial environment where they can make an immediate impact and follow a defined path for advancement. The position sits within the Client Service function on the Asia International team in London. That team supports clients in Asia who are carrying out work connected to the US, and it offers the chance to strengthen cross-cultural and business communication skills while working in additional languages.

AlphaSights brings together ambitious people from around the world to help leading investment funds, strategy consultancies, and large global companies access specialist knowledge. The business connects clients with niche experts so they can make better decisions and move projects forward. Founded in 2008, the company now has more than 2,000 employees across nine cities and emphasizes client service quality, strong performance, and the use of proprietary technology.

What you will do

• Act as the key link between clients and experts, making sure the right people are connected to the right projects.
• Handle client-expert communication throughout the full project cycle, with a substantial amount of time spent speaking by phone with experts to screen them and negotiate terms so the strongest possible matches can be put forward.
• Work on several live assignments at once for clients such as investors, strategists, and dealmakers at top-tier organizations.
• Use AI-supported sourcing tools to analyze complex industry structures and identify experts who are relevant to each request.
• Assess the commercial situation behind each project, along with the market environment and the legal and regulatory framework affecting the client and the expert.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Shanghai who co-lead Asia-related client projects.
• Operate in a fast-moving, highly communication-heavy role that requires strong multitasking across parallel workstreams and the ability to perform under pressure.

What the role is designed to develop

• Exposure to the business world without being limited to one industry or profession.
• Transferable commercial and client management capabilities.
• Skills in professional communication, negotiation, persuasion, project management, and time management.
• Comfort using new tools and workflows, including AI-enabled systems, to improve productivity and output.
• A clear route for career progression within AlphaSights.

Who this role suits

• People who thrive in a results-driven, high-tempo environment.
• Candidates with a strong client-first mindset.
• Individuals who can stay effective under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.
• People who are resilient, proactive, and willing to get hands-on to make things happen.
• Applicants who are eager to keep learning and upskilling as new tools and workflows are introduced.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree with at least a 2:1 classification, or an equivalent academic result.
• Strong extracurricular achievements during school and university.
• Relevant internship experience.
• Fluency in English and Japanese at native or C2 level.
• Experience of living or working in continental Europe is preferred.

Compensation and benefits

• Expected first-year total pay of approximately £48,500 to £57,500, depending on performance.
• That package includes a £41,500 annual base salary plus uncapped variable compensation linked to individual performance.
• 4% matched pension contributions on eligible earnings.
• Private health insurance and dental insurance.
• 25 days of holiday, in addition to bank holidays and the office closure period over Christmas and New Year.
• A modern office in central London.
• Subsidised lunch, plus free breakfast, snacks, and fruit throughout the day.
• The ability to work from home on Fridays.
• Potential access to MBA tuition support after successful completion of the Associate Program, with financial assistance toward tuition at some of the world’s leading business schools.

Career progression

The Associate Program is presented as a structured launch point for a commercial career. AlphaSights says successful Associates can progress to Manager after around 24 to 30 months and to Vice President after roughly five years.

Application process and additional information

Applicants are asked to provide standard recruitment details, including name, contact information, resume, cover letter, source of application, prior applications to AlphaSights, preferred start date, language fluency level, additional languages, degree taught fully in English, major category, university, graduation year, grade or GPA, and extracurricular activities.

The application also asks whether the candidate now or in the future will need a visa to work in the UK. AlphaSights states that it has a visa sponsorship licence and welcomes candidates who need sponsorship. It says applicants should discuss sponsorship openly with the recruiter during the process and that this will not affect hiring decisions.

AlphaSights also notes that reasonable adjustments are available during the interview process for candidates who need them, and that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s (with 2:1)

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