Client Account Manager
Tokyo, JP, 106-0032
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.
At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now as Client Account Manager in Japan.
Join Our Dynamic Institutional Sales Team!
We are on the lookout for a dedicated professional to manage client accounts for our esteemed institutional clients, including financial institutions and pension funds. As a key member of our Institutional Sales team—which includes two sales professionals and four client account managers—you will play a vital role in delivering top-notch account management to our existing clients while also engaging with potential prospects.
In this position, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by nurturing client relationships and contributing to fruitful discussions with new clients. If you're ready to elevate your career in a collaborative and supportive environment, we invite you to apply!
What you will do:
• Generate regular for our esteemed clients and engage in meaningful face-to-face meetings to strengthen partnerships.
• Engage with institutional investors and distributors across a diverse range of asset classes, with a focus on credit and alternative investments.
• Innovate and refine procedures related to Client Relationship Management, ensuring our services are top-notch.
• Navigate complex communications with finesse, both externally and internally, to maintain our high standards of professionalism.
• Collaborate closely with team members on various client service enhancement projects, including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Know Your Customer (KYC) initiatives, compliance with regulatory changes, launching new products, and overseeing On-/Off-Boarding processes.
• Support our sales efforts by facilitating agreement sign-offs, new account openings, incentive programs, and product launches.
• Potentially, take on a leadership role for a specific product, deepening your expertise and contributing to the development of marketing materials and refreshing existing tools.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues across the globe, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• If you're ready to elevate our client service approach and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
What you bring:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Quantitative Analysis
• In-depth knowledge of asset classes, including private assets, fixed income, equities, and/or multi-asset strategies
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in asset management or similar fields, with a preference for candidates with experience in institutional client service or client management roles
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in Japanese, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building
• Proficiency in business-level English and strong computer skills
Preferred Attributes:
• Possession of CFA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent qualifications would be a distinct advantage
• A robust foundation in quantitative analysis
• Key Qualities we value include
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities and self-motivation
• A background in offshore fund vehicle schemes, corporate analysis, or private assets is a definite plus
• Experience in sales or client-facing roles within asset management or other financial sectors will be highly regarded
• A commitment to continuous improvement, particularly in communication skills
What we offer
• “New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Investment for the future: Access to retirement pension plan (DC + CB)
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!
Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.
We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.
Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.
If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com
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