Japanese Speaking Innovation Research Analyst

[Job ID:1625183] Job Summary: Drive innovation insights and ecosystem partnerships to support strategic initiatives across Japan and the APAC region. Responsibilities: Conduct research on emerging trends and innovations across insurance, financial services, healthcare, aging, and childcare sectors in Singapore and APAC Analyze developments in AI, AI governance, FinTech, HealthTech, InsurTech, digital health, and data utilization Prepare reports and presentations for management and headquarters Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions, insurers, startups, technology companies, venture capital firms, accelerators, universities, and government agencies Perform market scanning and networking within Singapore’s innovation ecosystem to identify collaboration opportunities Participate in conferences, seminars, and industry events locally and overseas to gather insights and expand networks Support the planning and execution of internal and external events, including study visits and roundtable discussions Plan and promote Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives with startups and external partners Coordinate with headquarters, group companies, and stakeholders on project activities Support project management, including tracking progress, resolving issues, and reporting outcomes Translate market insights into actionable recommendations to support business development and strategic initiatives Prepare management reports and strategic materials and present updates to stakeholders Requirements: Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in finance, FinTech, insurance, HealthTech, consulting, or innovation-related fields Business-level Japanese language proficiency (e.g., JLPT N1) is for liaising with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders Strong analytical, research, and reporting capabilities Proven project management and multitasking a…