Research and Analysis Director

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Centre People Full time
Job Title: Japanese Speaking FDI Research Coordinator

Centre People is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Japanese speaking FDI Research Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our research and analysis department, you will be responsible for supporting the entire investment cycle, from initial lead generation to outreach and account management.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Support the entire investment cycle, with a focus on initial lead generation, outreach, and account management.
  2. Attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from the UK.
  3. Identify, contact, meet, and communicate client value propositions to target investors, partners, and customers.
  4. Travel to events and trade shows to identify companies looking for business expansion.
  5. Support the overseas investment process from initial lead generation to negotiation and closing deals.
  6. Provide trade and market entry support services to companies interested in exporting to the UK.
  7. Support marketing activities on behalf of our government client in the UK, including webinars, trade show representation, and networking events.
  8. Plan, organize, and execute events to attract foreign direct investment.
  9. Arrange and support visits from government and business delegations.
  10. Act as a liaison between the state government and prospective UK investors.
  11. Report to clients via regular meeting notes and reports.
  12. Undertake research and technology scouting for Japanese and other APAC corporate clients.
  13. Compile regular reports in English and Japanese for submission to clients.
  14. Work with clients to help them engage and collaborate with potential technology partners.
  15. Other related business development and administrative tasks.
Ideal Candidate:
  1. 2 years' experience in FDI attraction, international business, site selection, etc.
  2. An outgoing and dynamic approach to work, with enthusiasm for meeting and engaging people.
  3. Excellent communication skills to get complex ideas across from clients to customers/investors and vice versa.
  4. Native level English skills and advanced Japanese language skills.
  5. Experience working in Japan or with Japanese companies preferred.
  6. Ability to travel extensively domestically and occasionally to the UK and the US.
  7. An interest in technology, sustainability, market expansion, and international business to operate within multitiered supply chains and with multiple stakeholders.
  8. A degree relevant to business, international relations, investment promotion, or trade.
  9. Ideally, but not essentially, experience in a relevant industry - automotive manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, energy, logistics, food manufacturing, etc.

Note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as Centre People is not able to offer visa support. We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate, or Student visa holders.


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