Japan Equity Analyst

We are representing a global hedge fund with deep expertise across systematic and discretionary strategies. As part of the continued build‑out of the Fundamental Long/Short Equity platform in Asia, the team is looking to hire a Japan‑focused Equity Analyst based in Singapore. This is a core research role with genuine ownership, long runway, and the opportunity to build a sustainable investment process rather than operate within a pod structure. Responsibilities:The role combines bottom‑up equity research with close collaboration across the wider platform.Fundamental coverage of a defined universe of Japanese equities, specialising in a sector.Generation and ownership of differentiated long and short investment ideas.Focus on alpha generation, rather than supporting a PM‑led pod.Collaboration within globally equity team, as well as interaction with the ECM desk when corporate activity is relevant to coverage.Use of corporate access, alternative data, and internal resources to develop an edge.Opportunity to help broaden Japan and broader North Asia coverage from the Singapore hub

Qualifications: 4-8+ years' experience in equity research, either from the sell side or buy sideStrong fundamental skill set including financial modelling, valuation, and downside analysisCoverage and interest in Japanese equities and the ability to develop deep company‑level expertiseExperience or strong interest in long/short investingAbility to work without preconceptions and build a repeatable research processComfortable taking responsibility and accountability for ideas and outcomesJapanese language skills are helpful but not a hard requirement depending on experience