Summer Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027

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📍 Tokyo

About this role

Program Dates: June 14 to August 6, 2027 (8 weeks) 

This is a 2027 summer internship program for students graduating in 2028.

 

Looking for an internship with commercial frontline responsibility and the opportunity to work on live client projects?

Do you seek to have immediate personal impact? If so, our Summer Associate program is the right choice for you.

 

About AlphaSights

We bring together some of the most ambitious people from around the globe to work with the leading investment funds, strategy consultancies and Fortune 500 companies. Together, we help our clients access expert knowledge, elevate their decision-making and drive progress by connecting them with niche experts across the world.

Founded in 2008, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 2,000+ professionals in nine cities worldwide, we’ve firmly earned our place as a leader in our market and one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Our relentless pursuit of excellence means we only hire the best and brightest graduates to help us reach new heights.

 

Consider the Summer Associate program if: 

  • You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
  • You possess a client-first mindset.
  • You excel under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.
  • You are gritty, resilient and ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.

 

A Day in the Life of a Summer Associate

As a Summer Associate in the Client Service team, you’ll be the link between our clients and the expert knowledge they seek. Throughout your workday, you’ll work on multiple projects from investors, strategists and dealmakers at top-tier client organizations seeking expert insights to inform their decision-making. This is a communications-intense frontline role requiring you to multitask across parallel workstreams. 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Recruiting experts: you will spend a significant part of your day speaking on the phone with experts who are uniquely relevant matches for your clients’ projects, often under tight deadlines. 
  • Understanding the project and market context and the legal and regulatory environment in which your clients and experts operate. 
  • Taking ownership of every aspect of your projects, from initiating and managing client-expert communications to meticulously scheduling calls to ensure seamless collaboration between them.

 

Requirements

  • Penultimate year student (Class of 2028)
  • Track record of strong academic performance (equivalent to a GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale) 
  • Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university
  • Internship experience evidencing an interest in business is a plus
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Native-level fluency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English are required 
  • Work authorization in Japan (We don’t sponsor visas)
  • Fully available for the entire duration of the internship: June 14 to August 6, 2027

 

Compensation and benefits

  • Internship compensation is ¥500,000 for a 8-week program
  • Optional WFH on Friday
  • Opportunity to receive a full-time employment offer to return post-graduation. Learn more about our commercial career paths here.

 

AlphaSights is an equal opportunity employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which team or department does the Summer Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027 at alphasights belong to?
This Summer Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027 position is part of the Client Service department at alphasights. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Summer Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027 position at alphasights?
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When was the Summer Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027 job at alphasights posted?
This Summer Associate, Client Service, Japanese Speaker, 2027 position at alphasights was posted on Apr 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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