Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the RoleThe PositionThe Client Group in Tokyo has an opening for a Relationship Analyst (“RA”). The successful candidate will be an integral member of our Tokyo team and will be primarily responsible for supporting and strengthening our relationships with institutional client utilizing Private Placed Japanese ITM platform. Commanding a thorough knowledge of our business, coupled with strong interpersonal skills, the RA will work closely with the business team on a portfolio of institutional relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe RA will assist and partner in the core aspects of business development, relationship management, and client servicing, including the following.
Support the governance of the ITM product management framework, partnering with Relationship Managers and internal stakeholders; oversee vendor relationships and SLAs (including trust banks, distributors, accounting agents, and system vendors); conduct periodic oversight and due diligence in line with internal audit and regulatory requirements; and manage approvals for fund launches, closures, and distribution payments.
Manage end-to-end documentation processes (drafting, preparation, dissemination, and maintenance) for fund-related activities, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders (including trust banks, distributors, and fund administrators) to support key events such as fund launches, terminations, and ongoing updates requiring documentation changes.
Oversight of the day-to-day ITM fund from operational perspective (NAV calculation, subscription/redemption, etc.) with internal teams and external parties.
Respond to client/prospects inquiries on a wide range of topics (product, portfolio, market/investment content related, fund launches and closures, servicing, etc.), often under significant time pressure.
Build and maintain strong relationships with appropriate client/prospect contacts and participate in external meetings as appropriate.
Prospect support – qualifying and coordinating aspects of the sales lifecycle, including qualification of opportunities, RFP coordination, pitch material coordination, follow ups.
Build their internal network relationships and manage internal stakeholders for effective collaboration.
Incorporate product knowledge with firm awareness, the Analyst will be required to effectively communicate client expectations with a variety of internal constituents including portfolio services, legal and compliance, portfolio management, product management, investment operations, trading, and other functions.
3-5 years of relevant experience in client servicing roles within the investment industry, including Japan ITM. Ideally this will include a background on the ITM structure knowledge, experience in the operational oversight function including the support of the compliance related matters (i.e. supporting internal compliance officers in terms of ITM disclosures or operational flow) at foreign affiliated investment management firms based in Tokyo, trust banks’ ITM fund accounting/administrative division and Japanese ITM firms’ fund accounting area.
Strong interest in investment management, with an analytical and problem-solving mindset and the ability to independently identify, research, and resolve unfamiliar issues.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver in a fast-paced, high-capacity environment.
Demonstrated track record of achievement, strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism.
Collaborative team player with a proactive, self-starter mindset and the ability to work both independently and within a team-based environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate ideas effectively in both client-facing and internal settings.
Fluency in Japanese and English (both written and spoken) is essential.
Strong academic credentials, including a bachelor’s degree; postgraduate qualifications or progress toward a CFA designation is preferred.
Proficiency in Bloomberg, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Strong business judgment, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and creatively in both individual and group settings.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected].
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years relevant experience in client servicing within the investment industry (including Japan ITM)
- Knowledge of Japan ITM structure and operational oversight, including compliance support
- Experience supporting fund launches, closures, NAV calculation, subscription/redemption processes
- Experience managing vendor relationships, SLAs, and conducting operational due diligence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to independently research and resolve issues
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency in Japanese and English, written and spoken
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; client-facing presentation ability
- Bachelor's degree
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress toward CFA designation
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Collaborative team player, proactive self-starter with high professionalism and sound judgment
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wellington Management and has not been reviewed or approved by Wellington Management.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement contributions and profit-sharing are frequently highlighted as standout elements of the package. The retirement program is often described as unusually strong and a major pillar of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and related coverage are characterized as comprehensive and well-regarded. Core health benefits are seen as a meaningful contributor to overall satisfaction.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family supports are described as generous compared to common U.S. norms. Exact durations can vary by location or role, but family-related time off is consistently called out as a strength.
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What We Do
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