Noeon Research is an ambitious deep-tech startup working on a novel natively agentic AI system with general capabilities. We are an international 30-people team with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

We are looking for an aspiring professional in the early years of their career to join our Business Development team.

Type: Full-time / part-time until the end of your study (only for last year students).

Location: Fully remote from anywhere in the world. However, EMEA / APAC preferred for a better time zone overlap with the Tokyo HQ.

Skills, knowledge & qualifications

Required:

• Recent graduate or in the last year of study. More experienced candidates are also welcome to apply;
• At least an undergraduate degree (or last year of study) with both strong quantitative and qualitative content. Degrees in business, economics or finance are preferred;
• Fluent in conversational and written business English (C1+);
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint / Google Sheets and Slides;
• General understanding of the global tech landscape, ability to name key players, recount latest news and explain current market trends;
• Ability to explain the difference between AI and ML in lay terms.

Advantageous:

• Internships or work experience in startups, technology companies, consulting firms, financial institutions, market research firms, due diligence firms;
• Understanding of statistics and machine learning, ability to create simple models;
• Experience working using Agile framework;
• General knowledge of accounting terms, financial analysis and firm valuation.

Personal qualities

• Individual responsibility. You respect key deadlines and pass on the results of your work to your teammates in an appropriate condition;
• Lifelong learning. You recognise areas for growth and proactively learn new skills and knowledge for your current and prospective areas of responsibility;
• Vision & planning. You can plan your work several weeks ahead and can juggle multiple projects at once. You know when to postpone a task to keep your workload manageable;
• Thoroughness. You cover every important aspect of your task leaving out no crucial detail;
• Proactiveness and initiative. You offer help if you have spare capacity. You take initiative and pitch your own projects to others;
• Critical thinking. You question every judgement, claim or number and can engage in a healthy debate with your teammates;
• Dynamic, out-of-the-box mindset. You can challenge existing ways, abandon well-trodden paths and embrace the new in the name of the great.

Areas of responsibility

Below are the examples of tasks you can expect to take on as part of the Business Development team:

• Help develop business strategy and provide informed advice for executive decision-making;
• Conduct market analysis and monitor competitors;
• Take part in our fundraising outreach and help with investor relations;
• Help with financial analysis and planning;
• Conduct counterparty due diligence;
• Help with finding, profiling and hiring top-class talent;
• Organise events and meetings;
• Draft texts for our website, blog posts, letters etc.

What we offer

At Noeon Research, our team is the heart and soul of our innovation. Comprised of diverse, talented individuals from various backgrounds, we are united by our passion for pushing the boundaries of technology and transforming the AI landscape. By joining us, you may expect:

• Good Compensation. Our target salary range is $3,500 - $4,000 per month for a full-time position;
• Flexible Schedule. Outside scheduled team meetings, teammates are free to work on their tasks independently. When to work is a personal choice. Just do not overwork – that is inefficient;
• Autonomy. High autonomy is crucial for us – the small and agile team can achieve a breakthrough if its members are professional and independent. However, we promote helping each other. That is crucial too;
• Low Bureaucracy. What we value most are performance and results, not a strict process following. However, metrics, processes, and documentation are important too. We just keep their priorities low.

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a brief cover letter to hiring[at]noeon.ai.

You can help your application by adding short samples of your academic or extracurricular work demonstrating relevant skills and knowledge (essays, presentations, blog posts, organised events and societies etc.).