Consultant/Senior Consultant - Japan OfficeFull-timeCompany DescriptionSia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.In 2024 we announced our exciting partnership with Blackstone as our first financial investor since inception to support our company’s continued growth. We have also been ranked by Vault as a Top 20 Consulting Firm to work for in the APAC region for 2025.Our Tokyo office (established 2015) operates as a boutique model embedding an entrepreneurial mindset as a core value: 9 professionals focused on enterprise transformation in Environmental Services, Financial Services, E-commerce, and Logistics.What Makes Us DifferentWork Alongside Decision-Makers - Our compact team structure allows you to work side by side with Partners, with direct exposure to decision-making and no intermediary layersEarly Exposure to Senior Clients - Gain early exposure to senior stakeholders and contribute directly to high-level discussions Engage directly with senior stakeholders and contribute to high-level discussions from an early stageEntrepreneurial Development - Beyond project delivery, you are involved in the full consulting lifecycle from early on (proposals, pitches, and client development) building a well-rounded, business-oriented skillsetGlobal Expertise Access - Access to 3,000+ consultants across 19 countries for specialized expertise.Organizational Backing - French HQ provides capital and operational support while maintaining a lean Tokyo structure.Job DescriptionWhen On Project (Client Delivery):You'll contribute to and progressively lead workstreams on transformation projects (digital, operational, strategic). In practice, this means:Conducting stakeholder interviews, data analysis, and solution designBuilding executive presentations and facilitating workshops, with increased responsibility for structuring narrativesManaging your assigned scope, from project timeline, deliverables and day-to-day client interactionsAt our office size, the jump from contributor to owner will happen faster than in it would be elsewhere. You will be encouraged and pushed earlier, directly supported by Senior internal decision makers.Between Project (Business Development & Internal):At most firms, consultants will spend years only seeing the delivery portion. Here, you will be exposed to the full lifecycle of a consulting business (from finding the opportunity to nurturing the relationship that brings the next one), allowing you to build solid business acumen earlier than you would anywhere else. This includes:Contributing to proposal development and client pitches alongside Partners and ManagersResearching new market opportunities and prospective clientsBuilding and maintaining relationships with new and existing client stakeholdersDevelop thought leadership contentPlaying a role in recruitment activities, including initial candidate screening, early-stage interviews and onboardingQualificationsMust-Have3-8 years consulting experience (strategy, management, or IT consulting)Native-level Japanese: full fluency in Japanese business culture and communication. JLPT N1 alone is insufficientBusiness-level English: daily use with global teams and C-suite reportingBachelor's degree from accredited universityAbility to operate independently and drive work forward without close supervisionWillingness to take on projects outside your core expertise based on client and team needsStrong PlusDigital transformation project experienceBusiness development or proposal writing experienceExperience in Environmental Services, Financial Services, E-commerce, or LogisticsExperience working in small/startup environmentsMBA or advanced degreeAdditional InformationThis Role Is for You IfYou are curious and proactive by nature, and you want to understand how the full business works end to endYou learn best by doing it, taking on responsibility progressively, and getting direct exposure to senior decision-makers earlyYou have an appetite for growth and are willing to step outside your comfort zoneYou want to build your own reputation and grow into a solid businessperson without relying on firm's brand nameYou are bilingual (native Japanese, business English) and thrive in global teamsThis Role Is NOT For You IfYou want Big4 brand name on your resumeYou need structured training programs and clear career frameworksYou prefer to specialize in one industry/function onlyYou work best with clear direction and defined tasksYou want a predictable work-life balance regardless of client commitmentsYour Japanese is not native level: JLPT N1 alone is not sufficient for the client environment you will be working inSia is an equal opportunity employer. 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