Bilingual Japanese Marketing and Client Service – Intl’ Asset Management Firm

An established Int’l Asset Management firm is seeking a Marketing and Client Service Associate with Japanese language skills.

1. Support promoting investment products

• Supporting promoting new mutual fund products/strategies as well as existing products by creating pitch books and presentation materials.
• Provide information on capital markets and individual securities.

2. Provide client services

• Responds to customer inquiries on portfolio/performance of the investment. Analyzes the customer’s needs and reports to the Manager in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with another department to provide customers with high-quality services. Develops an understanding of operational workflows to accomplish this.

3. Liaise between Head Office and US teams

• Assist with preparation for client meetings, reporting, and conference calls by gathering portfolio data and information, completing custom client reports, and by completing client questionnaires.
• Translate and update presentations and collateral marketing materials.
• Assist Head Office team with responding to ad-hoc questions and requests.

Requirements

• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Japanese
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college
• 2-3+yrs related experience. Experience at asset management firms and securities firms is a plus. Back office/middle office experience in asset managers and trust banks is considered.
• Analytical capabilities to review portfolio performance data, financial markets, individual stocks, and an ability to tailor messages to the clients.
• Proficient in MS Office and Bloomberg
• Knowledge of market products such as equity and fixed income preferred.