Sloane Shorey Consulting
Strategy Consultant, Japan
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Strategy Consultant, Japan
Based in Tokyo (relocation required)
A leading strategic advisory firm is expanding its team in Japan.
The firm advises senior executives, boards, and investors on some of their most complex commercial decisions, from investments and acquisitions to market entry, political developments, and reputational challenges. Clients include multinational corporations, Japanese businesses, private equity funds, and other international organisations operating across Japan and Asia-Pacific.
This Manager level opportunity is suited to professionals with experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or risk advisory. Individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, engaging with senior stakeholders, and producing high-quality analysis will thrive in this role.
The Role
- Deliver advisory assignments for Japanese and multinational clients.
- Assess commercial, political, and reputational risks surrounding transactions, investments, and strategic decisions.
- Conduct enquiries, leveraging extensive professional networks to develop unique client insights.
- Produce clear, concise written briefings and present findings directly to senior clients.
- Work closely with the firm's global offices on complex, cross-border engagements.
- Support business development in Japan and mentor junior team members.
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Ideal Profile:
- 6–9 years' experience in consulting, advisory, corporate strategy, risk, or related fields.
- Excellent analytical, research, and investigative skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication.
- Ability to translate complex issues into commercially relevant advice.
- Investigative mindset, resourceful, and adaptable.
- Comfortable working on multiple sensitive, fast-moving assignments.
- Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to engage with senior executives and clients.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Demonstrated interest in business and international affairs.
Languages:
- Japanese language skills are preferred but not essential.
- Experience working in or covering Japan would be highly advantageous.
- Understanding of Japanese business culture is essential.
Salary:
~US$85,000
Please apply here on LinkedIn or via our official careers page only.
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SLOANE | SHOREY
Sloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm focused on senior appointments and specialist hires across risk advisory, strategic intelligence, and disputes support.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307
Risk Advisory | Strategic Advisory | Corporate Intelligence | Tokyo | Japanese
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日系企業、多国籍企業、投資ファンド向けに、事業戦略、市場参入、デューデリジェンス、地政学・規制リスクに関するアドバイザリー業務です。
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・戦略コンサルティング ・経営企画 ・リサーチ ・シンクタンク ・官公庁 ・外交・国際関係 ・政治・政策分析 ・企業調査 ・リスクコンサルティング
勤務地：東京（入社後3〜6か月間はロンドン本社で研修）
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