Senior Investment Adviser
Job Summary
This role sits in the Investment Team at the British Embassy Tokyo to support and grow Japanese investment into the UK's energy and infrastructure sectors. The incumbent will research and foster relationships with key stakeholders, manage investment project pipelines, and facilitate trade partnerships. You will contribute to establishing the UK as a leader in clean energy and modern infrastructure through strategic account management and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Foster relationships with energy/infrastructure stakeholders
- Develop and manage investment project pipelines
- Coordinate ministerial visits and industry events
- Account management for Japanese companies
Required Skills
- C2 proficiency in English or Japanese
- Stakeholder management
- Project management
- Analytical and data interpretation
Job Details
Main Purpose of Job:
Support and grow Japanese investment in the UK to deliver economic growth, focusing on Energy, Infrastructure, and Capital Investment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching and fostering relationships with key energy and infrastructure stakeholders, including businesses, government, and wider institutions.
- Engaging with specialist UK networks to forge UK-JP partnerships and develop sectoral knowledge.
- Supporting the development and delivery of Energy-focused visits and events, including 3rd party conferences across Japan.
- Managing company accounts and developing strong relationships to spot opportunities and deliver investment projects.
- Researching, analysing, and developing a target list of key Japanese companies.
- Designing and delivering ministerial and senior official visit programmes.
- Coordinating with DBT UK sector teams and government departments to share insights on Japanese market opportunities.
- Participating in crisis response plans and wider network committees.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Proven ability to work with business in the private or public sector.
- Proven stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Fluency (C2 level) in one language (English or Japanese) and business level (high B2) in the other.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
- Experience engaging a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Experience in working in professional or business services in the UK or Japan.
- Analytical/statistical background.
Working Hours:
- Normal working hours: 9:00-17:30 (core time: 10:00-16:00)
Salary & Benefits:
- Basic salary: 587,800 JPY per month.
- Commuting allowance: Up to 35,000 JPY per month.
- Social insurance: Employment, workers' compensation, health, and welfare pension insurance.
- Additional payments: June and December (pro rata).
- Holidays: 2 days off per week (Sat/Sun), 12 public holidays, 25 days annual leave, paid sick leave, marriage/compassionate leave.