JOB DESCRIPTION

Japan Product Administration is a core pillar of our Asset Management business in Japan.

As a Vice President in Japan Product Administration, you will be the accountable owner for the fund governance and day-to-day administration of our Japan fund ranges, ensuring they adhere to offering documentation and local regulatory obligations. Your responsibilities will encompass fund governance, valuations, protecting the funds from asset dilution, and managing fund data. You will be the key interface between local stakeholders and global Product Administration, translating global best practices into Japan-specific execution and safeguarding outcomes for Japanese investors.

This is a high‑visibility leadership role, partnering closely with Investments, Sales, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Control Managers to deliver resilient product governance and high‑quality client service. This role requires a confident self-starter with a 'can-do' attitude, strong social and communication skills, and effective stakeholder management and your ability to participate in local and regional agendas will be essential in contributing to the broader success of our asset management initiatives.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead the governance model for Japanese unit trust funds, aligning key processes and governance committees covering dividend review and distribution, fund risk rating review, NAV/fair valuation, and use of anti-dilution tools.
• Serve as the escalation point for fund policy-related matters, collaborating with multiple internal and external teams to ensure necessary compliance.
• Lead local governance committees to oversee valuation, fund administration, regulatory, and liquidity risk management items.
• Represent Funds Administration during internal and external audits/testing.
• Manage anti-dilution tools to protect the interests of unit holders under the broader firm-wide Liquidity Risk Management Framework.
• Drive continuous improvement of product governance processes and operating models in Japan, aligning with global standards while addressing local nuances.
• Lead Japan fund initiatives and projects (regulatory change, market practice evolution, local and global programs), including planning, coordination, communication, and delivery of business solutions.
• Escalate appropriate matters to management and committees as appropriate
• Produce or coordinate ad hoc analysis and ongoing metrics.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the financial industry, ideally with exposure to asset management product management, governance, or business management or fund accounting.
• Solid understanding of products and business management functions in asset management and/or related financial services industries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident engaging senior stakeholders across Investments, Sales, Operations, Legal/Compliance, Risk, and Control Managers.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, shifting priorities, timelines, and demands.
• Ability to partner effectively across different businesses and functional areas.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and English.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in asset management.
• Experience in project management
• CFA Holders

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.