Strategic Advisory Consultant (Japan)
Based in: Tokyo

A leading risk and 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 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.

Ideal Profile:
 

• 7–10+ 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.

Please apply here or via our official careers page.

We do not advertise roles through third-party job boards, aggregators, or job scraping apps. Vacancies reposted elsewhere may be outdated and applications may not be received by our team.

We are only able to respond to applicants whose backgrounds are relevant to the mandate or our broader remit. Applications not considered relevant will not be retained within our system.


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.

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Risk Advisory | Corporate Intelligence | Tokyo | Japanese


東京勤務｜戦略アドバイザリー／リスクアドバイザリー
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。
以下のようなご経験をお持ちの方を歓迎します。
・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）
日本語・英語ともにビジネスレベル歓迎。