Description

Visual Alpha leads several strategic initiatives to position Tokyo as a leading global financial center. We are seeking high-performing students from top universities to join us as Project Manager Assistant Interns. This is an onsite role in Tokyo for a minimum of 6 months (12+ months strongly preferred).
Opportunity

• Contribute directly to a high-visibility public-sector initiative promoting Tokyo as a global financial hub
• Learn from mentors with backgrounds in top-tier investment banks, insurance companies, and asset management firms
• Work in a team of experts spanning technology, institutional investment, and financial market strategy
• Gain experience at the intersection of finance, policy, and technology-rare exposure for a student role

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the project manager with daily coordination, documentation, and administrative tasks
• Conduct research on global institutional investors and the emerging manager landscape (hedge funds, private markets, etc.)
• Schedule meetings with external stakeholders and prepare clear meeting memos
• Develop and maintain content for external websites and project communications

Requirements

• Excellent coordination, communication, and follow-through
• Strong research abilities using online sources and professional databases
• Solid analytical and presentation skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent English (native-level preferred)
• Japanese language skill is a plus; ability to read/write efficiently using translation tools is sufficient

About Visual Alpha

Founded in 2019 in Tokyo, Visual Alpha is a fast-growing team of ~30 professionals from diverse international backgrounds. English is the primary internal language, while our client-facing teams operate fluently in Japanese. We regularly host interns from leading universities worldwide.

Our office is located next to Aoyama-itchome Station (Oedo Line / Ginza Line). We offer flexible working hours and remote-work options upon request.