Business Analyst/Associate

Japan                 ·            Full time / Part time

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January 16, 2024

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Last update: January 16, 2024

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Business Analyst/Associate

We believe that AI is the most important technological development in this century. R&D in AI will lead to continued transformation of our entire civilization. How people, and by extension, businesses and governments, use technology is entering a phase of rapid transformation — one that is effectively accelerated by AI. As a business analyst, you will help Sakana AI prepare for opportunities to impact the broader ecosystem of business and government organizations in Japan and globally. For the role of Business Analyst, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about long term R&D in AI, and can work on long term, sustainable opportunities as we advance.

The ideal candidate will have worked at a Global Investment Bank in Tokyo, as an Analyst or Associate, or have worked at a top management consulting firm, with experience working with Japanese organizations. The candidate is expected to be proficient in Business-level Japanese. Having a strong passion in using Generative AI models, such as large language models or image generation models will be an asset.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and implement the company’s overall business strategy.
• Collaborate with COO to oversee financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, tax, audit, and compliance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including investors and strategic business partners.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience at a Global Investment Bank in Tokyo, as an Analyst or Associate in the Investment Banking Division (IBD) or Equity Capital Markets (ECM) areas (or similar), working with Japanese organizations, working on fundraising, M&A, and IPOs
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field. Degrees in Computer Science, Machine Learning will be a big plus.
• Proficient in English and Business-level Japanese
• Experience in an executive finance leadership role in a startup is a plus.
• A passion for using Generative AI models such as LLMs and/or image generation models will be an asset.

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