As an Executive Director in the Japan Funds Business, you will actively engage with established clients and seek innovative ways to expand our client base. You will utilize our market-leading technology and CRM system to create detailed client contacts that help our Sales and Investment teams identify new opportunities. Our business focuses on selling investment products through non-affiliated intermediaries, such as securities firms and banks, who then offer these products to individual investors. Your role will be crucial in ensuring we deliver a first-class client experience and manage our business ethically and compliantly.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build and deepen strong business partnerships with assigned intermediaries to gain market share.
- Communicate proactively with employees at all levels from various intermediaries to explore sales and promotional activities.
- Understand and analyze industry developments and translate them into business opportunities.
- Prepare business reports and handle business agreement-related issues.
- Work effectively with different internal parties and present on the team's behalf.
- Achieve overall business objectives as a team, including sales targets and other KPIs.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- University graduate in Business, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of six years of experience in the financial industry.
- Solid intermediary or product background.
- Good team player with the ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of financial markets and investment products.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication skills in Japanese and a good understanding of English.