About Us

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.

About the Role

The Company

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With more than US$1 trillion in assets under management as of 30 June 2023, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

The Role

The Japan Equity team is seeking an Equity Research Analyst, closely working with a Portfolio Manager/Senior Managing Director, and one other Equity Research Analyst, based in Tokyo, to focus on conducting fundamental research with a view to providing investment ideas and own specific sector coverage.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas in the Japan equity space, based on fundamental screening and research based on discussions with other investment professionals within the firm as well as his/her own investment recommendations.

• Own and maintain coverage of specific sectors including but not limited to consumer staples, retail, telecom and industrial sectors and following stocks that are held

• Identify and quantify stocks of companies that are being considered for investment

• Make financial forecasts of company revenues, earnings, and profitability

• Conducting analyses of financial results and meeting company management in order to synthesize and share his/her own view

• Monitoring company announcements

• Data management and analysis using spreadsheets and databases

• Maintaining and distributing notes on investment meetings

• Building and maintaining company financial models

• Support investment stewardship and engagement initiatives

Qualifications

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:

• 8-10 years’ experience in Equity Research or a similar field of investment

• Experience researching stocks in the APAC region/Japan is preferred

• Strong bottom-up fundamental research with a value oriented investment approach

• Good knowledge of sustainability related issues including ESG pillars

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with experienced, cross-functional investment teams

• Self-awareness and resilience to be comfortable when wrong

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Strong academic track record and work ethic

• Intellectual curiosity; focus on continuous improvement

• Self-motivated; willing and able to complete tasks independently and come to conclusions based on incomplete information.

• Problem-solving skills: must be able to synthesize information and identify the most important elements to arrive at a conclusion

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Demonstrated competitive analytical ability with strong mathematical and computer skills

• Passion for markets and investing

• Effective and strong communications skills both in Japanese and English

• CFA, CMA and CPA or progress towards those certifications viewed positively

• Experience in either the asset management industry is highly preferred

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 r ace, 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 .

Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

For more information, please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/ (https://www.wellington.com/en/about-us)