Senior Consultant Japanese Speaking
Job Summary
The Senior Consultant will lead client engagements focused on organizational transformation and employee motivation across Southeast Asia. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and HR leaders, translating complex diagnostic data into actionable strategic recommendations. The role requires independent business development and mentoring capabilities in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead organizational transformation strategies
- Manage senior client relationships
- Analyze survey data for recommendations
- Drive business development in SEA
- Mentor junior team members
Required Skills
- 5-10 years consulting experience
- Business/Native Japanese (JLPT N2+)
- Strong English proficiency
- Strategic problem-solving
- HR analytics knowledge
Job Details
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead client engagements by designing and implementing strategies to drive motivation and organisational transformation.
- Independently identify and develop market opportunities while building and managing senior client relationships to grow the business across the Southeast Asia region.
- Lead the analysis of employee survey data and broader organisational diagnostics, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and HR leaders, independently owning the co-creation and delivery of customised transformation and change-management strategies.
- Drive pipeline development across SEA by proactively identifying, engaging, and converting organisations with complex people and culture challenges.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to the development of internal consulting capabilities and best practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or above in any field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is advantageous.
- 5 to 10 years of industry experience in human resources and organisational transformation consulting, with demonstrated client-facing responsibilities.
- Proven track record of managing client relationships independently at the C-suite or HR leadership level.
- Business to native-level Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2 or above) is required.
- Strong command of English; proficiency in at least one Southeast Asian language (including Chinese) is a plus.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data into strategic recommendations.
- Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to present with confidence to executive-level audiences.
- Solid understanding of domains such as behavioural economics, psychology, or organisational behaviour, with the ability to apply these frameworks practically in client engagements.
- Willingness to work on-site as a full-time employee and travel for client engagements as required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data visualisation or HR analytics tools is an added advantage.
- Adaptable, self-directed, and capable of thriving in a high-growth, start-up-like setting.
Benefits:
- Bonus: Variable Bonus provided 4 times per year, based on both company and individual performance.
- Leave Entitlement: 14 days of Annual Leave, plus standard Medical Leave.
- Healthcare: Medical Benefits provided.