JPMorgan Asset Management – Head Product Development– Executive Director 

Japan, Tokyo 

245300449

Join JPMorgan Asset Management as Head of 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 Head of Japan Product Development within the JPMorgan Asset Management 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.

• Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand market needs and meet commercial objectives.
• Drive and manage local and regional product development initiatives, liaising with key stakeholders and external legal counsel.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on new products and changes to existing products 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.
• Liaise with internal parties, external legal counsel, and regulatory authorities for fund registration and product management.
• Adopt firm-wide best practices and adhere to governance processes for product development.
• Support the regional and global Product Development team in identifying product gaps and opportunities.
• Provide feedback on the implementation of product-related systems or technology projects.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Over 10 years of experience within the Japan funds industry.
• Sound knowledge of the funds and regulatory environment in Japan.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex matters in a concise and meaningful way. Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English.
• Experience working with geographically distributed and functionally diverse teams.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• In-depth experience with fund offering documents and related regulations.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

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