Junior Analyst Position (Long-term Internship)

[New: Jan 10th, 2025]

Who We Are

Founded in 2018, Potentialist is a consulting firm with offices in San Francisco and Tokyo, specializing in helping US-funded startups enter the Asia-Pacific market. Our clients include companies backed by top-tier venture capital firms in the US. In 2025, we will leverage our hands-on experience to launch a new investment business. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are looking for a few long-term interns (whom we call Junior Analysts) to join our team.

What You'll Do

As a Junior Analyst, you will participate in various projects and collaborate closely with the team.

  • Go-To-Market Strategy Development: 

    • Build Go-To-Market strategies for startups expanding into the APAC market.

  • Strategy Execution in Local Markets: 

    • Support the execution of strategy in Japan/APAC and collaborate with key clients and companies.

  • Deal Sourcing and Analysis:

    • Market research to support the preparation of launching a venture capital fund.

    • Identify potential investment opportunities and create analysis materials.

You’re Good at

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and analytical; able to synthesize meetings and communicate key insights clearly (via email, slides, etc.)

  • Strong interpersonal skills; inquisitive and able to ask clarifying questions

  • Self-starter with limited direction; skilled at prioritizing and assessing trade-offs

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

What You’ll Bring

  • Required Skills and Qualifications:

    • Bilingual in Japanese and English (TOEFL ibt 90+ / IELTS Lv.7+ or equivalent) 

    • Preferably younger students with high commitment capabilities 

    • ​Prior work/ co-op experience required 

    • Collaborative, humble, and performance-oriented mindset 

    • Passion for startups, eagerness to learn, and an interest in the professional world 

    • Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week 

  • Nice to Have:

    • Experience at startups or financial firms/funds 

    • Located within 60 minutes from Tokyo Station 

Who You'll Work With

You will work closely with the Strategy Execution Team (SET) to co-execute Go-To-Market strategies in Japan and the APAC region. This SET team consists of professionals with backgrounds in management consulting and investment banking.