Translator and Research Assistant (Part Time - Japanese Language)

Peterstone is a boutique business research firm that provides expert knowledge, timely and accurate information, and a customized approach to its clients enabling them to make informed business decisions. We have been serving clients from a wide variety of industry sectors, especially in Heavy Machinery, Agriculture and Energy for over 15 years.

What You Will Do:

This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to acquire the required skills to build, develop and grow a successful career in the field of business research as they work along with and learn from an enthusiastic and experienced team of researchers. You will mainly be assisting the senior researchers on the following tasks:

•         ○ Collect: Conduct secondary research on various industries, companies, and other topics to understand the industry dynamics, market size, trends & forecasts
•         ○ Analyze: Draw meaningful insights from the data collected using various methodologies
•         ○ Present: Organize the insights drawn and present them as impactful PowerPoint, Word, or Excel reports
•         ○ Translate: Translate research report from English to Japanese and vice versa.

What You Have:

•         ○ Graduate students in a Korean university with a strong academic record 
•         ○ Native fluency in Japanese with working-level proficiency in English
•         ○ Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
•         ○ Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn and grow
•         ○ Analytical and logical reasoning ability and comfortable working with numbers
•         ○ Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office tools
•         ○ Effective time management and organizational skills
•         ○ Ability to work both individually and as part of a team

Good to Have (but not required):

•         ○ Academic background in business, economics or finance and related fields 

What We Offer:

You’d be joining a growing company with a passion for delivering a first-class service to their clients and a supportive environment for its employees. Plus, we also give our people:

•         ○ On the job training
•         ○ Competitive Wages
•         ○ A multi-cultural work environment with staffs from India, China, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea (and growing)
•         ○ A cozy office located at the heart of Gwang-Hwa-Mun, Seoul

Please check before you apply:

•         ○ Recruitment Type: Part Time Contract
•         ○ Working hours: Mon – Fri (Usual hours 10 AM to 7 PM; Exact days and hours to be discussed if selected)
•         ○ Salary: According to company standards
•         ○ Starting Date: A soon as possible
•         ○ Location: Gwang-Hwa-Mun, Seoul
•         ○ Documents to Submit: Resume in English
•         ○ Recruiting Process:
  •            - 1^st Round: CV screening
  •            - 2^nd Round: Online Interview (only for those who pass CV screening)
  •            - 3^rd Round: In-person Interview (only for those who pass Round 2)
•         ○ Application & Inquiries: Divya Ankita Hassa (Manager), divya_hassa@peterstone.co.kr 
•         ○ Application Deadline: Closes as the position is filled.