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Yuki Asai

Queens

Summary

Strategic professional experienced in geopolitical risk analysis and cross-border transactions. Expertise in market analysis and cross-cultural communication enhances stakeholder engagement and fosters collaboration. Delivers tailored solutions that drive business improvement across diverse teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Consultant

Independently Employed
Tokyo
09.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated consultations on geopolitical risks, informing stakeholders on U.S. presidential election and Trump administration outlook.
  • Advised clients on strategic planning and business improvement initiatives.
  • Interpreted for thought leadership conferences, bridging communication between Japanese political party and U.S. political organizations.

Associate

Great Circle Advisors, LLP
Tokyo
06.2022 - 12.2025
  • Facilitated M&A initiatives for infrastructure company and global investment firm, overseeing cross-border transactions for NPOs to ensure alignment with organizational goals
  • Presented at annual conferences on U.S. political influence on Japanese affairs, enhancing understanding among stakeholders
  • Supported American accelerator program in developing strategic communication and fundraising efforts for expansion into Japanese market

Associate

3S Capital, Inc.
Tokyo
06.2022 - 01.2025

Consulting firm, led by former UBS executives, specialized in FA and M&A advisory services across various industries.

  • Facilitated launch of ESG fund to enhance women's inclusion in Japanese corporate landscape
  • Authored annual geopolitical risk reports, identifying challenges and opportunities in Japanese manufacturing
  • Delivered annual briefings on Trump administration's policies, including tariffs and immigration law, for major Japanese research organization

Sales Analyst and Japan Client Support

Eurasia Group
Tokyo
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated logistics for GZERO Summit 2021, facilitating seamless event execution.
  • Executed website renewal project for Japan branch, enhancing user experience for GZERO Summit 2021.
  • Facilitated partnership proposals between international analysts and Japanese clients during briefings, strengthening collaboration.

Short-term Intern

CI Research and Study
Osaka
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Interviewed Clive Hamilton about his book "Silent Invasion" and translated content for Japanese political media outlet, enhancing cross-cultural understanding.
  • Acted as the sole Japanese translator for an international security conference on East Asian relations hosted by Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
  • Supported research initiatives at think tank on East Asian international affairs, contributing to discussions on international security.

Education

BA - International Sociology, International Relations

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo, Japan
09-2020

AS - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
12-2016

Skills

  • Market analysis
  • Cross-border transactions
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Board relations
  • Cross-cultural communication

Languages

  • English, fluent (TOEIC 955)
  • Japanese, native

Softwares and CMS

  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Timeline

Freelance Consultant

Independently Employed
09.2022 - Current

Associate

Great Circle Advisors, LLP
06.2022 - 12.2025

Associate

3S Capital, Inc.
06.2022 - 01.2025

Sales Analyst and Japan Client Support

Eurasia Group
04.2021 - 01.2022

Short-term Intern

CI Research and Study
03.2019 - 04.2019

BA - International Sociology, International Relations

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

AS - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Palomar College
Yuki Asai