VP - Director, Client Relations (Equity) Greater Tokyo, Japan Area

About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What's in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:

Generous annual leave plus flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Learning and development programs

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental Leave benefits

Employee stock purchase plan (if applicable in your region)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Serve as a senior representative of Invesco’s global equities platform in Japan, across both institutional and intermediary channels

Lead client engagement in partnership with institutional and retail sales teams, covering key clients including institutional investors (banks, insurance companies, asset managers), pension funds, distributors, and intermediaries

Drive strategic marketing and capital formation initiatives across a wide range of global equity strategies, contributing directly to business growth across channels

Provide thought leadership on equity markets, including portfolio positioning, macro/sector developments, and benchmark-relative performance

Deliver high-impact client communications tailored to different client segments, including institutional clients and retail/intermediary partners

Support retail distribution efforts by providing product training, marketing materials, and investment insights to sales teams and distribution partners

Influence product strategy by incorporating feedback from diverse client segments and distribution channels, as well as market and competitive dynamics

Act as a bridge between clients, distribution partners, and global investment teams, ensuring alignment between local client needs and global capabilities

Enhance cross-functional collaboration across investment, product, compliance, and multi-channel sales teams

Work Experience / Knowledge / Education / Formal Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to operate at a senior level, influencing internal stakeholders across institutional and retail channels

Client Relationship Management: Proven experience engaging with institutional investors as well as distributors/intermediaries

Product Expertise: Strong knowledge of global equity markets, including active and passive strategies, factor investing, ESG integration, and benchmark-driven mandates

Multi-Channel Understanding: Solid understanding of both institutional and retail distribution models, including product positioning and client communication approaches

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different client segments

Language Skills: Native-level Japanese and strong business-level English (verbal and written)

Presentation Skills: Advanced presentation capabilities, including experience delivering training and client seminars

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and financial acumen, including performance attribution, portfolio construction, and risk analysis

Drive & Ownership: Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and accountable for outcomes

Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of client needs, regulatory considerations, and competitive landscape across institutional and intermediary markets in Japan

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or above

Preferred Certification:

CFA strongly preferred; CMA or other relevant qualifications are a plus

Other Conditions

Employment Type: Full Time Employee

Contents of duties: The contents of duties to be performed shall be the overall management of Client Relations department. This may be changed at the Company’s discretion.

Position location: The primary worksite will be the following location or a location at the Company’s discretion.

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least four days a week, with one day working outside an Invesco office.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within twelve weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for future recruitment purposes. When there are vacancies in our subsidiary or associate companies, we may transfer the application to them for consideration of employment. Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, job applicants have a right to request access to, and to request correction of, Personal Data in relation to the application. If job applicants wish to exercise these rights, they should contact the Human Resources department.