Business Analyst - Japan

Genscape, Inc., the world's first and only independent supplier of real-time power generation information, is seeking a business analyst to support the company’s expansion into the Japanese energy market.

Genscape is one of the country's most dynamic information companies. The company provides unique data services to energy trading markets in the United States and Europe. The company’s flagship product, Genscape Power, is a real-time power grid monitoring and reporting service used by many of the world's largest energy companies. The company's patented information collection and distribution technology has won numerous awards, and demand for Genscape's unique service has led to a 20-fold increase in company revenues over the past four years. Genscape employs approximately 65 people and is headquartered in Louisville, KY with offices in New York City, Washington D.C., Amsterdam, London and Tokyo. More information about the company is available at www.genscape.com


POSITION SUMMARY:

Genscape is expanding into Japan to take advantage of that country’s developing market for trading in power and related energy commodities, and is seeking a high-performance professional to support the company’s expansion in the region. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting various aspects of building Genscape’s business in Japan, focused initially on market research, information collection and translation, interfacing with the company’s Japanese vendors and partners, and supporting various non-Japanese speaking executives in various roles such as legal, operations, marketing and sales.
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CANDIDATE QUALITIES:

The position requires a self-motivated individual that truly is able to “take the ball and run with it.” Genscape is a fast-growth company operating in a rapidly changing global energy market, and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects is essential. A strong work ethic, creativity, willingness to travel, and a friendly and outgoing personality are important. As a critical interface between Genscape’s existing European/American operations and our Japanese partners, complete fluency in Japanese and English language, and facility in the etiquette of Japanese business, are required.


EDUCATIONCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor’s degree required

* Position responsibilities would be expanded for MBA, similar degree or significant work experience

* At least 2 years of work experience, with significant international work preferred

* MUST be fluent in Japanese and English

* Ability to travel for extended periods

* Energy industry and/or energy commodity trading experience a strong plus but not required