Asset Management – Head Product Development– Executive Director jobs at Jpmorgan in Japan, Tokyo

As an Associate in the Client Reporting team in Asset Management, you will play a key role in managing complicated client requests. You will take part to develop and implement progressive automation strategy. Also, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities and challenges, as well as finding creative and pragmatic solutions and delivering results promptly for our clients. You are also expected to have a good understanding of the local requirements of the industry and clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Consolidate the book of work from various internal partners including: Marketing, Investment Specialists, Operations, and Client Services into a centralized Center of Excellence for Reporting and Publishing
• Review and revamp existing process to achieve efficiencies ie Python automation
• Structure proper documentation on an ongoing basis. Ensure a high and consistent standard of quality deliverables to our clients
• Partner with key regional stakeholders, including Investment Desks, Technology, Portfolio Analysis Group, Marketing and Operations to drive client satisfaction and a consistent client experience

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Excellent writing skills in Japanese & English; fluent spoken Japanese & English
• Sensitivity to different cultures and working styles; ability to navigate seamlessly both across countries within APAC, and with the wider global organization
• Confidence to work directly with stakeholders at all levels
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail; strong numeracy
• Ability to work under pressure, and with flexibility, to meet tight deadlines
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook skills (intermediate/advanced)
• University degree

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience with change management
• High interest in automation

As a Fund Accounting Associate within the Japan Service Delivery team, you will be part of the wider Asia Pacific Service Delivery team belonging to the Operations division. In this role, you are critical in carrying out day to day fund accounting services to clients for both investment trust funds and institutional clients. You will perform effective oversight on the outsourcing vendors performing accounting and valuation for the funds and accounts, guiding the vendors with value-adding expertise. Under the ever-changing market conditions, industry trends and client demands, you are constantly evolving by driving changes.

Job responsibilities:

• Perform and provide oversight for Fund Accounting, Client Fee Billing, Regulatory Reporting, product and fund life cycle events, as well as all related services delivered by our outsourced vendors in Japan as well as overseas locations
• Engage in communicating with local and regional stakeholders and proactive relationship management with internal and/or external parties
• Support business initiatives and client requirements
• Support the team and develop technical expertise especially in the area of products, operational processes and vendor management
• Assist in operations initiatives and provide a focus around automation, utilizing various tools to enhance operational efficiency
• Monitor market developments in different markets and understand how regulations impact operational processes and the funds
• Review operational processes to identify areas for enhancement and identify and escalate key risks and participate in resolution

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, and related disciplines
• At least 5 years of experience across financial institutions and/or professional services firms in fund operations, fund accounting, or fund administration related roles
• Experience in working with international stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with fluency in in both Japanese and English, being able to foster complex conversations with all levels of people internally and externally
• Outstanding business acumen, result-driven attitude with strong sense of conduct and discipline
• Flexible and forward-looking mindset in driving changes
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Excellent team member who can cultivate an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• Ability to articulate and problem solve for complex events or situations
• Issue handling skills is extremely important, from detection to escalation, root-cause analysis, implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• A strong willingness to actively learn new and unfamiliar things

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Prior experience in Asset Management firms will be preferred.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing project plans, timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to support project objectives.
• Prepare and coordinate materials, plans, and presentations for governance meetings, stakeholder engagements, and executive updates
• Facilitate effective communication and escalation processes regarding program status, implementation plans, management issues, priorities, and risks
• Influence and drive strategic change incorporating business, market and client requirements.
• Engage in communicating with local and regional stakeholders and proactive relationship management with internal and/or external parties
• Assist in operations initiatives and provide a focus around automation, utilizing various tools to enhance operational efficiency, with a comprehensive understanding of end to end processes.
• Assist in design, develop and coordinate the oversight and governance framework by updating policies and procedures to comply with local regulations and implementing and monitoring internal controls to ensure compliance

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• At least 2 years of experience in the financial operations and/or project management related roles
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with fluency in both Japanese and English, being able to foster complex conversations with all levels of people (internally and externally, local and international)
• Excellent team member who can cultivate an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• Ability to demonstrate high risk awareness, operational control, problem solving and process improvement experience
• Issue handling skills is extremely important, from detection to escalation, root-cause analysis, implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, ensuring accountability and issue resolution, and work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience and current working knowledge of operations processes and deliverables
• Experience in delivering strategic projects with impactful results

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior experience in Asset Management firms will be a plus

Job Responsibilities

• Support execution of business initiatives, working closely with local and regional teams.
• Provide a high level of responsiveness to executive ad-hoc requests related to project management, presentation development, and business analysis.
• Organize complex information strategically, demonstrating strong design acumen and expertise in Excel and PowerPoint techniques. Create wireframes and mock-ups for management presentations, reports, and dashboards.
• Communicate effectively with key business partners to understand projects and facilitate next steps, including project managing and delivering key work streams and tasks.
• Identify key business risks on the platform and partner with product and controls office to remediate risk and controls issues.
• Provide financial and business data in support of regulatory requests.
• Prepare materials for town halls, employee recognition, and strategy working sessions, including coordination of team activities.
• Collect and maintain internal resources and documentation on collaboration sites.
• Participate in collaborative initiatives with team members and global managers, looking for ways to continually simplify, improve, and add value to existing business processes.
• Ad hoc/general business management support across the franchise.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related area with prior experience in Business Management or COO role.
• Proven experience delivering timely, high-quality presentations and/or reporting for various projects and stakeholders. Attention to detail is a must with continuous focus on design excellence.
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with different stakeholder groups and leading the agenda.
• Ability to multi-task and dynamically prioritize or adapt with rapidly changing and sometimes conflicting demands.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate thoughtful rationale in design decisions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professional maturity, and a high level of integrity.
• Self-motivated, tenacious, and able to work with a high degree of independence.
• Intermediate to advanced level ability expected in all MS Office tools (Excel & PowerPoint).

Job responsibilities

• Review and approve medium and high-risk marketing materials and client communications for compliance
• Engage proactively in the review of globally distributed client communications
• Oversee low-risk materials self-certified by the business
• Provide day-to-day content advice to the business
• Participate in the preparation and delivery of marketing training across the business
• Ensure all areas of the business have appropriate policies and procedures in place
• Conduct regulatory filings as required
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory environment
• Collaborate with teams across APAC and globally to ensure consistent compliance practices
• Support marketing-related governance topics to facilitate effective business practices

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven experience in a similar role within asset management, legal, compliance, or controls
• Experience reviewing digital and social media communications
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively under time pressure
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Japanese at a native level

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Practical working knowledge of all asset classes and financial instruments
• Experience working with system workflow tools
• Experience within a large global organization
• Holder of Internal Control Officer and Sales Representative Officer certifications under JSDA rules (these will become required when performing the role)

Join JPMorgan Asset Management in the Japan Product Development, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product offerings and driving market growth. This position offers a unique opportunity for career advancement and professional development within a globally recognized firm known for its innovation and excellence in investment management.

As a Vice President in the Japan Product Development Team, you will collaborate with diverse internal stakeholders to understand market needs and achieve commercial objectives. You will be instrumental in managing product development initiatives, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and supporting sales and marketing efforts. Your expertise will contribute to the firm's reputation as a leader in investment management.

In this role, you will work closely with regional and global teams to identify product gaps and opportunities, leveraging market and regulatory trends to enhance our product range. Your contributions will support the firm's mission to provide exceptional investment management services and expand our market presence in Japan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand market needs and provide solutions that meet commercial objectives in a timely manner.
• Drive and manage local product development initiatives, liaising with key stakeholders, external legal counsel and regulatory authorities, in respect of new funds and product management matters. Respond to regulators’ questions in a timely and professional manner to closely track the regulatory application process.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on new products, changes to existing products or newly introduced product features, to support sales and marketing efforts.
• Present new product initiatives at local, regional, and global product committees.
• Stay informed about local regulatory and industry developments impacting the product range.
• Draft product overview documents for Japan onshore funds.
• Register non-Japan domiciled funds with local regulators.
• Work closely with the regional Product Development teams located across US, EMEA, and APAC, to ensure consistent and seamless execution of corporate actions.
• Adopt firm-wide best practices in facilitating the governance processes, the individual will be heavily involved in the preparation, review and approval of any new product initiatives at local, regional and global committees.
• Support the local Japan or regional Product Development team in identifying product gaps and opportunities, capitalizing on market and regulatory developments and trends and reviewing the commercial viability of the local product range(s).
• Participate actively and provide feedback in the implementation of product related systems or other technology projects.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 6+ years of experience within the Japan funds industry.
• Sound working knowledge across traditional mutual funds, alternatives, ETFs and regulatory environment in Japan.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex matters in a concise and meaningful way.
• Experience working with geographically distributed and functionally diverse teams.
• Comfort with ambiguity and dynamically shifting priorities, timelines, and demands.
• In-depth experience with fund offering documents and related regulations.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, also with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills; comfort with working across geography, time zones and functions to effectively lead and contribute in large workgroup settings independently.
• Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Degree in business, law, or finance; CFA is a plus.

As a Japan Client Onboarding Management Associate within the Asset Management team, you will manage and coordinate new account onboarding for J.P. Morgan-sponsored funds and institutional client mandates. You will handle lifecycle events, account-related projects, and support regulatory-driven programs. Your role will involve engaging with key stakeholders, managing project work streams, and ensuring seamless client experiences. You will also contribute to strategic projects to enhance controls and improve service delivery.

In this role, you will collaborate with various teams, including Investment Desks, Product Development, Compliance, and Technology, to deliver innovative solutions and operating models. You will play a crucial role in developing best practice standards and consistency across the global team, ensuring that our services meet the highest standards of excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage key stakeholders and manage project work streams to support initiative implementation.
• Chair regular meetings, document actions, and track progress to completion.
• Translate business requirements into project plans and process flows.
• Provide effective communication and status reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risk and control issues.
• Collaborate to resolve challenges and escalate issues as needed.
• Develop strategic and scalable end-to-end operating models.
• Review and maintain functional procedures and project management tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support the global team in developing best practice standards.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in Asset Management or relevant Investment Banking.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated and delivery-focused, able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Team player with a positive attitude and high performance in demanding situations.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Solid financial product knowledge, including Equity, Fixed Income, Currency, Derivatives, and Funds Investment.
• Trade flow knowledge from event inception to operational settlement.
• Understanding of Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, and Custody.
• Project Management experience with the ability to manage initiatives concurrently.
• Experience in account onboarding process in Japan Investment Trust and/or Japan Pension scheme at trust banks.