Tokyo, Tokyo Cohen & Steers

Job Title:
Director, Portfolio Specialist, Subadvisory Distribution, Japan

Department:
Institutional Relationship Management

Reports To:
Director, Portfolio Specialist, Relationship 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 subadvised 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 clients or their advisors.
  • Assist Subadvisory Distribution members and New York-based team with responding to ad-hoc questions and requests from 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 Japanese with fluency.
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college (MBA, CFA or progress towards one is a plus).
  • 5-10 years of related experience required.
  • Is able to abide by the firm's hybrid work arrangement policy in Tokyo office (4 days in-office/1 day remote).

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.

Beneficial Skills (not necessary):

  • Knowledge of real estate and REITs, broad market equities, listed infrastructure, preferred stocks.
  • Knowledge of the mutual fund industry in Japan, the broker/dealer, mega and regional banking distribution channels in Japan.

Working Conditions:

  • Travel throughout Japan on both weekdays and weekends is required. The portfolio specialist may also travel internationally.
  • Hours typically 9am 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.



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