Fundamental Equities Japan Research Analyst, VP/Director

About the role

BlackRock's Fundamental Equities Japan team is looking for a Tokyo-based Research Analyst to carry out independent research on Japanese equities. The analyst works with portfolio managers and colleagues across the firm to develop investment recommendations, monitor portfolio companies and attend company meetings, trade shows and conferences. The role sits within a team that combines proprietary fundamental research with portfolio management and quantitative analytics.

Key responsibilities

• Identify potential investments in Japan and collaborate with portfolio managers to evaluate and challenge investment theses
• Conduct independent company and industry research, tracking macroeconomic trends, technology, regulation and geopolitics
• Attend industry conferences, earnings calls, company meetings and investor events
• Prepare research reports, presentations and client materials covering portfolio updates, strategy performance, semi-annual reviews and sustainability theses
• Monitor market news and industry dynamics, and contribute to investment discussions
• Represent the Japan Equities team, Fundamental Equities and BlackRock

Required profile

• Minimum of four years of equity research experience; buy-side experience is an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in finance or economics; MBA or Master's is a plus; CFA or other relevant certifications preferred
• Fluency in Japanese is required; business-level English is preferred
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a collaborative team

Required skills

• Fundamental equity research with strong Excel, Bloomberg, Tableau and other investment analysis tools
• Financial modelling and valuation, including DCF and comparable company analysis
• Advantageous: Python, VBA, SQL or similar
• Functional understanding of generative AI tools applied to research workflows

What we offer

• A hybrid model: at least 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day flexible from home
• Retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare and support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off