Supervisor (or higher position) of Japan Desk (M/F)

SMBC Nikko Investment Fund Management Company S.A.

We, SMBC Nikko Investment Fund Management Company S.A. (“SNIF”), are offering an opportunity to work in an international and dynamic environment within a human-sized organization that values collaboration and initiative.

Within the context of our business development, we are seeking to engage a:

Supervisor (or higher position) of Japan Desk (M/F)

ABOUT US:

A wholly-owned subsidiary of SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., SMBC Nikko Investment Fund Management Company S.A. is a Luxembourg-based management company of investment funds.

The company was founded in 1992. We manage funds domiciled in Luxembourg and in the Cayman Islands and are a member of the major Japanese finance and banking group Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

SNIF obtained a license as AIFM (alternative investment fund manager) in April 2014 and is registered with the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier ("CSSF") as a management company under chapter 16 of the Luxembourg law of December 17, 2010 (as amended from time to time) relating to undertakings for collective investment. It conducts its fund management activities in close collaboration with SMBC Nikko Bank (Luxembourg) S.A. (usually acting as custodian and NAV calculation agent), with distributors in Japan and with investment managers based in Luxembourg or elsewhere, while conducting risk management and legal monitoring duties.

The funds under our management are diverse and deal with a wide range of investment types (fixed income, equity...), sectors (emerging markets and developed markets) and strategies. They are exclusively sold to retail or institutional investors located in Japan and while we are engaged in Alternative projects with the aim of also targeting European institutional investors.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of Japan Desk at the Product Management Team of the Company, your main responsibilities are to:

• Act as the primary point of contact for Japanese distributors, investment managers, legal advisors and other external partners to assist in the coordination of fund-related events
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in both Japanese and English
• Assist in the preparation and review of fund related documents                                           
• Monitor and supervise delegated service providers      

Your Profile:

This role is intended for an experienced professional with the potential to grow into a leadership position.

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese is mandatory; business level English is essential
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of fund industry is required. Experience in team management is an asset.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Bachelor’s degree or higher; degree in Business, Finance, or related field would be considered an advantage