Director, Subadvisory Distribution, Japan

Job Title: Director / Associate Director, Subadvisory Distribution, Japan

Department: Wealth Management 

Reports To: Vice President, Wealth Management, Japan

Job Summary:

Local Tokyo-based representative of Cohen & Steers. The position particularly aims to retain/grow existing and future retail sub advisory relationships of Cohen & Steers (“Clients”). The position will also oversee and provide guidance to other members, as required, in managing operational requirements associated with Clients’ accounts. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Grow relationships organically, raising asset in existing sub advised funds, or by selling new strategies to Japanese fund sponsors/asset managers.
• Provide leadership in conducting distribution activities, such as seminars and study sessions.
• Assist production, translation and updating of presentations or presentation elements for subadvisory clients.
• Assist Subadvisory Distribution members and New York-based team with responding to regular requests and questionnaires from Daiwa, other Clients, or their advisors.
• Assist Subadvisory Distribution members and New York-based team with responding to ad-hoc questions and requests from Daiwa, MUAM and other Clients, or their advisors.
• Assist Subadvisory Distribution members and New York-based team to prepare periodic investment performance and market outlook reports to Clients.
• Other tasks in scope: to assist preparation for meetings, reporting and conference calls with Clients.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must be able to speak, read and write English and excellent communication skills in Japanese with fluency.
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college (MBA, CFA or progress towards one is a plus).
• More than 5 years of experience in asset management or related financial services required.
• Self-motivated and team worker.
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Agrees to comply with the firm’s hybrid work policy (“work from home policy,” as aligned with the Company’s employee handbook), which currently requires reporting to the Company’s Tokyo office four (4) days per week, with one (1) remote workday permitted.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and Japanese.
• Must be able and willing to work in a team-oriented environment from a satellite location.
• Knowledge of the mutual fund industry in Japan, the broker/dealer, mega and regional banking distribution channels in Japan.

Beneficial Skills (not necessary):

• Knowledge of real estate and REITs, broad market equities, listed infrastructure, preferred stocks.

Working Conditions:

• Travel throughout Japan on both weekdays and weekends is required. The portfolio specialist may also travel internationally.
• Hours typically 8:30am to 5:30pm; must be able to participate on conference calls during non-business hours.

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.