**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** We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our Early Career Investor (ECI) Program as a Research Associate to work with the Japan Equity team. The goal of the Program is to support the firm’s mission of superior investment performance. Additionally, we aim to identify and develop exceptional Early Career Investors (ECIs) to build our pipeline of talented investors. Program participants will play a critical role in assisting experienced analysts and portfolio managers in conducting research and implementing their investment process. The successful candidate will be working closely with a Portfolio Manager, and two other Equity Research Analysts, based in Tokyo, to focus on conducting fundamental research with a view to providing investment ideas. Examples of the job responsibilities are: + 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 + 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 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: + 3+ years’ experience in Equity Research or a similar field of investment, + Effective and strong communications skills both in Japanese and English + Passion for markets and investing, possess a growth mindset + Experience in researching stocks in the APAC region/Japan + Experience in the Consumer sector is preferred + Strong bottom-up fundamental approach to research + Ability to build relationships and collaborate with experienced, cross-functional investment teams + 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 + CFA, CMA and CPA or progress towards those certifications viewed positively 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)