Business Operations Associate – Japanese Bilingual (Entry Level)

Location: Torrance, CA (Near Del Amo Fashion Center)

Work Arrangement: 100% On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $55,000 – $60,000/year

Industry: Real Estate Development & Investment

Position Overview

A growing real estate development and investment company is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Business Operations Associate to support both office operations and real estate development activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in building a career in real estate development, investment, and business operations. No prior real estate experience is required. The company is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn and grow in a professional business environment.

The role will provide exposure to real estate investment projects, market research, project coordination, and communication with business partners in both the U.S. and Japan.

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration & Business Operations Support

• Provide general administrative and office support
• Answer phone calls, manage emails, and handle incoming mail and packages
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and business travel arrangements
• Prepare and organize business documents, reports, and presentations
• Support invoice processing, expense tracking, and budget-related administration
• Maintain office records, files, and company documentation
• Coordinate with vendors, building management, and service providers
• Assist with onboarding and support for visiting executives and business partners

Real Estate Development & Investment Support

• Assist with real estate development and investment projects
• Conduct market research and gather property-related information
• Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation and data
• Prepare meeting materials, reports, and presentation materials
• Coordinate communications with headquarters, consultants, and external business partners
• Support site visits and project-related meetings
• Assist with special projects and business initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree required
• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency (spoken and written)
• Ability to read and write Japanese professionally, including business correspondence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Internship, administrative, or office experience is a plus
• Interest in real estate, finance, investments, or business operations
• Experience working in a professional office environment is a plus

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Excellent entry-level opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals
• Gain hands-on exposure to real estate development and investment projects
• Work directly with experienced professionals in both the U.S. and Japan
• Develop business, analytical, and project coordination skills
• Build a long-term career path within the real estate and investment industry
• Opportunity to travel occasionally for project and property-related activities