Associate - Organizational Consulting

About Link and Motivation

Link and Motivation Inc., founded in 2000 in Japan, is the pioneering consulting firm specializing in organizational motivation. Using its proprietary Motivation Engineering4 approach, which merges concepts from business, psychology, behavioral economics, and social systems theory, the company drives practical, sustainable organizational transformation. With a network spanning Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, the company supports over 13,000 clients and more than 5 million users on its unique Motivation Cloud platform. Its clientele includes large Japanese and local enterprises as well as emerging startups, making its work impactful and diverse.

Role Overview

This full-time, onsite Associate role is based in Singapore and involves collaborating with clients to design and execute strategies that boost motivation and promote organizational change. You'll actively seek opportunities in local markets and cultivate strong relationships with clients to expand the business within Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret employee survey data to uncover organizational strengths and cultural challenges, providing clients with insightful, data-driven recommendations.
• Partner closely with C-suite executives and HR leaders to develop tailored transformation and change management strategies addressing business challenges.
• Drive business growth by identifying companies confronting complex organizational issues and engaging with them effectively.

Candidate Profile

• Motivated to represent and grow with a Japanese company operating globally.
• Excited to work in an international environment embracing diverse people and perspectives.
• Thrives in a dynamic, start-up-like atmosphere with a proactive and self-starting approach.
• Adaptable and flexible to change as the organization expands globally and roles evolve.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fluency in Chinese (business or native level) and English is mandatory; conversational or business-level Japanese proficiency (preferably JLPT N2 or higher) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in at least one Southeast Asian language aside from Chinese is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Minimum 1–2 years relevant work experience; those without direct industry experience but with genuine enthusiasm for organizational transformation are welcome to apply.
• Excellent skills in communication, writing, and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and nurture strong client relationships.
• Background knowledge in behavioral economics, psychology, or organizational behavior is helpful.
• Willingness to work onsite and travel as needed for client projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Additional Information

The role requires working onsite in Singapore with potential travel for client engagements. Candidates should be eager to work in close alignment with a Japanese firm and participate actively in the companys global growth.