Departmental General Manager

International Trading House seeks for:

Japanese Speaking Departmental General Manager

Business Intelligence Unit

Salary: GBP130 – 180K +Travel Allowance

London: Hybrid

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The main purpose is to support regional business units, senior management and the global intelligence function by researching, analysing and reporting on economic and political issues which could impact business activities within the Europe region, in terms of both risks and opportunities, and providing relevant reports, briefings and information in accordance with the needs of stakeholders.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION:

Department General Manager (DGM) managing two members of staff in Brussels and two in London.

This position reports to the Head of the Intelligence Group.

SCOPE OF JOB:

• Monitor, research and analyse economic and political events and trends, including foreign affairs, within the EU and wider Europe region
• Share intelligence regarding economic and political events and trends, as well as country risk issues with relevant stakeholders (regional business units, senior management and the global intelligence function) to facilitate business in the Europe region
• In relation to the above, collaborate with relevant departments of Tokyo HQ and other ‘global intelligence’ teams around the world, including the Middle East and Washington
• Develop and coordinate an information network with external entities such as think-tanks, universities, governmental institutions and embassies within the Europe region to facilitate business activities
• Attend external seminars or symposiums across the region to collect information and develop an information network
• Visit countries throughout the Europe region and beyond to collect information and extend the company’s information gathering network
• Manage and help to develop the potential of the department in Brussels and London

DIMENSIONS AND LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:

Consistent with a DGM position.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or above in an Economics or International Relations related field

Skills:

• Bilingual in written and spoken English and Japanese
• Excellent communication, collaboration and networking skills at all levels
• Good level of economic, political, international relations and business analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Budgeting and/or cost control experience

Personal qualities/Attributes:

• Self-driven and proactive
• Comfortable and competent in dealing with senior management and with public speaking
• Able to travel regularly within the Europe region or other regions and engage with a wide range of business stakeholders
• Be a trusted mentor and manager to the team members, including Senior Analysts

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience working at a senior level in a think-tank or research department, such as in a global industrial or financial institution
• Experience writing analytical research reports
• Experience managing a team/department