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What is CognoLink?
CognoLink is a primary research firm that connects clients with leading industry specialists to help them gain a better understanding of the factors and issues affecting investment decisions. Based in London, Shanghai & New York we are a collaborative, energetic team that serves some of the world’s leading hedge funds, private equity and strategy consulting firms.

The Role:
The main purpose of the research role is to facilitate consultations between industry specialists and clients in order to help them make the best investment decisions. You will utilise both company and web based research tools to source industry specialists and develop good working relationships so that you can deliver an excellent service to our clients.  Working within a team, you will generate effective work plans for projects and execute them appropriately whilst developing an extensive knowledge of the various industries on which our clients are focused.

This vacancy is within our Shanghai office for a Research Associate who speaks Mandarin and fluent Japanese and is able to communicate in a professional and business -like manner.

Skills Required:
* Fluency in English and the languages stated
* Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and build relationships
* Demonstrable research ability and a focused, logical approach to project work
* IT literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office
* Good educational background
* Diligent, proactive and well organised approach
* Team player
* Willing to work in a busy environment
* Flexible, motivated and willing to go the extra mile

What’s On Offer?
• Growth and Development: We work hard to attract the best employees at CognoLink and expect them to learn and progress quickly. In addition to continuous on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities that are tailored to your learning style, we support self-driven professional training and give employees invaluable experience of the business and finance worlds.

• Diversity: With more than 25 languages and countries represented among our staff, we value the unique experience you bring to the table. Our clients and specialists hail from every corner of the globe and we are proud to have a team that reflects a host of diverse cultures.

• Drive: We are positive and passionate self-starters with a vision to change the way investors learn and make decisions about the markets. We set high standards for ourselves and pride ourselves in being of value to both our clients and our specialists. Our meritocratic workplace philosophy means that creativity and pushing the limits are encouraged and rewarded.

• One-team: Success is achieved as a team at CognoLink, and we are wholly committed to achieving great things together. There’s no room for office politics amongst our team, and we support every team member 100%, regardless of the challenge.

• Openness & Honesty: At CognoLink, everyone in our company, from the CEO to our interns, has a valued voice and is encouraged to bring meaningful ideas to the table. Our organisational structure, entrepreneurial spirit and approachable executive team set our company culture apart from other organisations.

• Fun: We spend a lot of time together and have high expectations of our employees, but we also recognise the importance of getting away from our desks to relax and enjoy ourselves. Our competitive sides come out around the foosball table, at the go-kart track or during karaoke, but we always return to being a team at our Thursday happy hours and regular team dinners.

In order to be considered for this role you must speak fluent English and the languages stated. If you are do not possess these language skills please do not apply.