The Role
Cultivate and deepen relationships with external investment professionals and internal stakeholders to expand Two Sigma’s alpha capture and crowdsourcing strategies. Identify and onboard new counterparts, support business development, and collaborate with research, product, and engineering teams to improve related tools. The role requires Japanese and English fluency, equity market experience, strong relationship-building skills, independent execution, communication ability, and comfort using emerging AI tools.
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Position Summary
Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.
Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems.
Business Development & Relationship Manager:
We are seeking a Relationship Manager to join the Insights Business Development and Relationship Management team in our Tokyo office. For close to 20 years, the Insights team has sourced investment perspectives from market participants around the world, which have great impact and feed directly into Two Sigma's investment management process. In this role, you will cultivate and deepen relationships with external and internal partners to grow our alpha capture and crowdsourcing strategies and help them continue to evolve. You will also work closely with our research, product, and engineering teams to design and enhance the tools that support this work.
The Insights team is a collaborative, fast-moving team that adopts emerging technology early. You will have the opportunity to learn, build, and make an impact by thinking deeply about hard problems and proposing solutions. If you have equities buy-side or sell-side experience, enjoy talking markets, and have the confidence and judgment to initiate conversations with investment professionals and derive value out of building relationships, this role is for you!
You will take on the following responsibilities:
You should possess the following qualifications:
Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.
Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems.
Business Development & Relationship Manager:
We are seeking a Relationship Manager to join the Insights Business Development and Relationship Management team in our Tokyo office. For close to 20 years, the Insights team has sourced investment perspectives from market participants around the world, which have great impact and feed directly into Two Sigma's investment management process. In this role, you will cultivate and deepen relationships with external and internal partners to grow our alpha capture and crowdsourcing strategies and help them continue to evolve. You will also work closely with our research, product, and engineering teams to design and enhance the tools that support this work.
The Insights team is a collaborative, fast-moving team that adopts emerging technology early. You will have the opportunity to learn, build, and make an impact by thinking deeply about hard problems and proposing solutions. If you have equities buy-side or sell-side experience, enjoy talking markets, and have the confidence and judgment to initiate conversations with investment professionals and derive value out of building relationships, this role is for you!
You will take on the following responsibilities:
- Develop and deepen relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders to advance business strategy, development, and operational excellence across our alpha capture programs and beyond
- Identify, approach, and onboard new counterparts to expand the breadth and quality of the insights we source
- Work closely with research, product, and engineering partners to develop and enhance our tools
You should possess the following qualifications:
- Ability to conduct formal business in Japanese and English. Additional language skills are a plus
- Preferably 5-15 years of experience in equity markets, including buy-side roles that work closely with the sell-side, or sell-side roles in equity research or sales
- Consistent track record of initiating, developing, and maintaining external relationships
- Highly organized self-starter who can work independently in a remote office, and manages competing priorities with energy and care
- Generates original ideas and sees them through to execution
- Thrives in ambiguity and is energized by hard problems
- Hands-on AI tool user who enjoys experimenting with new tools and applying them to everyday work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a writing sample may be required
- Bachelor's degree required
Skills Required
- Ability to conduct formal business in Japanese and English
- 5-15 years of experience in equity markets, preferably including buy-side roles working closely with the sell-side or sell-side equity research or sales roles
- Track record of initiating, developing, and maintaining external relationships
- Highly organized, self-starting, and able to work independently in a remote office while managing competing priorities
- Ability to generate original ideas and execute them
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and work through difficult problems
- Hands-on experience using AI tools and experimenting with new tools in everyday work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a writing sample may be required
- Bachelor's degree
- Additional language skills
Two Sigma Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Premium-free medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, alongside life and disability insurance, highlight comprehensive health support. Feedback suggests this materially reduces out-of-pocket costs and stands out as a signature benefit.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave for primary and non-primary caregivers, additional bonding time, family-building assistance, virtual care, and backup or discounted in-home childcare are emphasized. These provisions signal a family-friendly approach that many consider a core strength.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Onsite gyms, fitness classes and reimbursement, meditation spaces, stocked kitchens, and wellness programs are repeatedly highlighted. Feedback suggests these perks enhance day-to-day experience and support overall wellbeing.
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The Company
What We Do
Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm with more than $80 billion in assets under management. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors. Founded in 2001, Two Sigma employs over 1,700 curious minds at its headquarters in New York and in offices around the globe.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid work policy requires most employees to be in-office a minimum of five days per month. This combines remote flexibility with twice-monthly in-person collaboration weeks, dedicated to brainstorming, team meetings and building connections.
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