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Call for Research Fellows at the Financial Services Agency

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has announced an open call for special research fellows to enhance its research activities at the Financial Research Center. This initiative aims to bridge financial administration, academia, and practice, thereby enriching our understanding of the financial landscape.

Application Process

The agency invites applications from individuals actively conducting research related to finance, particularly those affiliated with Japanese universities or think tanks. The selected research fellows will be expected to work on assigned research projects that cover critical topics in the financial sector.

Specific Responsibilities

The primary tasks for the research fellows will include:
1. Conducting comparative studies on legal systems and business practices concerning lending by domestic and foreign non-bank financial institutions.
2. Presenting research findings, including publishing a research report on the FSA’s website at least once during their tenure.
3. Providing expert advice, particularly in analytical and quantitative aspects needed for improving the quality of financial supervision and administration.

These initiatives are designed to bolster the effectiveness of financial regulatory practices and enhance the quality of oversight.

Who Can Apply?

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• - Engage in empirical research related to economics and finance.
• - Possess a qualifying status such as being a professor or associate professor in a relevant department at a Japanese university, being a full-time researcher with equivalent qualifications, or holding a doctoral degree.
• - Alternatively, candidates must demonstrate the necessary skills and capacity to conduct assigned research as determined by the FSA.

Recruitment Details

The FSA will hire a limited number of research fellows under a contractual basis. The terms include compensation for participation based on consultation days with agency staff and additional fees for publications resulting from their research.

Applicants must comply with confidentiality obligations regarding any proprietary information encountered during their research project. Furthermore, the agency holds the rights to use research materials for publication and dissemination.

Work Location

Research fellows will be based at the Financial Services Agency, located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications, which must include:
1. A proposal detailing the research project’s name and research direction (in Japanese).
2. A CV in Word format.
3. A letter of recommendation (not required for those with professor-equivalent qualifications).

Applications should be sent or delivered to the following address by November 14, 17:00:

• - Financial Services Agency, Comprehensive Policy Bureau, Research and Development Office, 3-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8967, Japan.

Selection Process

Candidates will first undergo a document screening, followed by interviews for those who pass the initial stage. Successful candidates will receive specific details regarding interview schedules and content.

Important Notes

The FSA guarantees the confidentiality of all application materials, excluding their use within relevant recruitment processes. Please be informed that application documents will not be returned.

For further inquiries or alternative submission methods, candidates may contact the FSA at 03-3506-6000. The application procedure ensures that a diverse range of voices is included in financial research, thereby advancing the practice of financial governance in Japan.