Equity Investment Analyst

About the Company

Maven is a market-leading, employee-owned proprietary trading firm deploying internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. We differentiate ourselves by exclusively managing our own capital, delivering exceptional returns on equity since inception, and preserving an entrepreneurial, highly collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research on Japanese equities across sectors, including business model assessment, competitive positioning, and risk analysis
• Build and maintain detailed financial models
• Analyze Japanese-language sources including earnings releases, investor presentations, filings, news, and broker research
• Monitor macro, industry, and regulatory developments affecting Japanese markets
• Produce high-quality investment memos, research notes, and internal presentations for portfolio managers
• Participate in earnings calls, translate and summarize key takeaways, and track guidance vs. market expectations
• Engage with company IR teams and management in Japanese to gather insights and clarify disclosures
• Support portfolio construction and ongoing position monitoring through performance attribution and catalyst tracking

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in equity research, asset management, hedge fund, investment banking, or related buy-side/sell-side role with Japan exposure
• Strong research, financial modelling, analytical and valuation skills
• Undergraduate degree in finance, commerce, or business administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Native proficiency in Japanese is preferred
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and professionalism

Benefits

• Health care benefits including mental wellbeing programs
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Highly collaborative, friendly and rewarding culture