Associate Director Intelligence Advisory

Job Description: This is a senior advisory role focused on delivering strategic intelligence, commercial due diligence, and risk assessments for high-stakes client decisions. You will lead projects end-to-end, engage senior stakeholders, and help grow a high-potential Japan practice. Responsibilities: - Lead strategic intelligence and due diligence engagements for investment and corporate clients - Define project strategy, research frameworks, and client deliverables - Oversee intelligence gathering via expert networks and human-source insights - Analyze commercial, regulatory, political, and reputational risks - Produce and review high-quality written reports for senior stakeholders - Present findings and recommendations directly to clients - Manage client relationships throughout the full project lifecycle - Mentor and develop junior consultants and analysts - Support the growth and operational development of the Tokyo office - Contribute to knowledge building and network development in Japan Requirements: - 5+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, intelligence, or related advisory fields - Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills - Excellent written communication, with experience producing structured reports - Confident in client-facing presentations and discussions - Strong commercial judgement and analytical thinking - Experience mentoring or managing junior team members is advantageous - Interest in investigative research and human intelligence gathering - Knowledge of the Japan market and business environment preferred - Fluent English required; Japanese language skills are beneficial but not essential Benefits: - Competitive salary aligned with experience (10,000,000 JPY - 15,000,000) - Tokyo-based role with flexible working style - Initial overseas training opportunity at London office - Exposure to high-profile M&A, investment, and strategic advisory projects - Close interaction with senior decision-makers and investors - Opportunity to play a key role in building a growing Japan business - Comprehensive benefits including insurance and leave support - Relocation and visa support available where applicable