About the Role
Cohen & Steers seeks a Tokyo-based representative to retain and grow existing and future retail sub advisory relationships. This role will also provide guidance to team members in managing operational requirements for client accounts.
Responsibilities
- Grow relationships organically by raising assets in existing sub advised funds or selling new strategies to Japanese fund sponsors/asset managers.
- Provide leadership in distribution activities, including seminars and study sessions.
- Assist in the production, translation, and updating of presentations for subadvisory clients.
- Respond to regular requests and questionnaires from clients and their advisors.
- Respond to ad-hoc questions and requests from clients and their advisors.
- Prepare periodic investment performance and market outlook reports for clients.
- Assist with meeting preparation, reporting, and conference calls with clients.
Requirements
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English and possess excellent communication skills in Japanese with fluency.
- Bachelor degree from an accredited college.
- More than 5 years of experience in asset management or related financial services.
- Self-motivated and a team player.
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives.
- Agrees to comply with the firm’s hybrid work policy, requiring reporting to the Tokyo office four days per week with one remote workday permitted.
Skills
- Skilled use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and Japanese.
- Ability and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment from a satellite location.
- Knowledge of the mutual fund industry in Japan.
- Knowledge of broker/dealer, mega, and regional banking distribution channels in Japan.
- Knowledge of real estate and REITs (beneficial).
- Knowledge of broad market equities (beneficial).
- Knowledge of listed infrastructure (beneficial).
- Knowledge of preferred stocks (beneficial).
Location
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director / Associate Director
- More than 5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor degree
- MBA (plus)
- CFA (plus)
About the Company
- Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
