Description
We are seeking a Vice President, Japan Product Development to lead the design, development, and commercialization of investment products in Japan.
This is a high-impact role with direct influence on product strategy and business growth in Japan, at the intersection of investments, client needs, and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the team's product development efforts, including fund designs, launches, re-positionings, and other changes with excellence in project management and intellectual integrity.
- Conduct market research to establish a fund's viability in the market, customer appropriateness, competitor landscape, pricing, and to capture apparent and potential clients' needs.
- Partner with investment teams and distribution teams to drive the product pipeline, product ideation, and commercialization.
- Drive the governance process throughout the product lifecycle by contributing to the smooth running of product committees.
- Develop strong working relationships with other teams in the region, including Client Businesses, Investments Group, Business Operations, and Legal & Compliance.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in the investment funds industry or similar related businesses.
- Exposure to product development, product strategy, or related fields.
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong ability to multitask.
- Strong, collaborative, problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt/learn quickly, work independently, and clearly articulate ideas to both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to coordinate across multiple functions and stakeholders across the firm.
- Fluency in Japanese with business-level English preferred.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Benefits:
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Hybrid Work Model:
- Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.