Country Manager

Financial Services firm opening Japan office

Roles/Responsibilities

• Set up the Japan entity, developing a go-to market strategy and building the office and initial team from the ground up.
• As the representative of Japan, interact with and build relations with investors, strategic partners, regulators such as the FSA, and other key stakeholders.
• Set up operations and processes aligning with business goals and compliance.

Required skills

• Experience in a leadership position such as Managing Director, CEO, Head of Dept or other.
• In depth knowledge of Japan's financial industry and its regulatory environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in fixed income / structured finance is ideal.

About our client

Global financial services firm with a unique competitive edge.