Associate Director, Relationship Management, Japan

Job Title: Associate Director, Relationship Management, Japan

Department: Institutional Relationship Management

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Institutional Relationship Management, Japan

Job Summary:

Local Tokyo-based representative of Cohen & Steers. The position particularly supports the Relationship Management team in Japan for existing and future institutional clients of Cohen & Steers (“Clients”). This individual will also support the New York-based institutional relationship management department and other members of the Cohen & Steers relationship management team. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.  This person will work closely with a variety of the firm’s internal departments including but not limited to Operations, Marketing, Product and Investments. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Assist with preparation for client meetings, reporting and conference calls
• Gathering portfolio data and information
• Completing custom client reports
• Completing client questionnaires
• Routinely analyzes client questions, requests and problems; utilizing product and fiduciary knowledge, provides appropriate responses and solutions to clients
• Develop presentation materials, update relevant databases, support ad-hoc client requests/inquiries, and visit clients together with other members
• Liaise with teams in New York and other global offices for strategic/product info.
• Translate and update presentations and collateral marketing materials
• Coordinates with other areas within the firm to ensure that high quality and comprehensive client service is provided to all clients.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read and write English and Japanese with fluency
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (MBA, CFA, or progress towards one is a plus)
• 3-5 years of related experience required preferrable but we welcome candidate with strong potential and desire to learn and grow professionally
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
• Is able to abide by the firm’s hybrid work arrangement policy in the Tokyo office (4 days in-office/1 day remote)

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled use of Bloomberg, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Morningstar
• 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

Working Conditions:

• Official work hours are 9am to 5:00pm; 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.