In this role, you will work closely with regional and global teams to identify product gaps and opportunities, leveraging market and regulatory trends to enhance our product range. Your contributions will support the firm's mission to provide exceptional investment management services and expand our market presence in Japan.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand market needs and meet commercial objectives.
• Drive and manage local and regional product development initiatives, liaising with key stakeholders and external legal counsel.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on new products and changes to existing products to support sales and marketing efforts.
• Present new product initiatives at local, regional, and global product committees.
• Stay informed about local regulatory and industry developments impacting the product range.
• Draft product overview documents for Japan onshore funds.
• Register non-Japan domiciled funds with local regulators.
• Liaise with internal parties, external legal counsel, and regulatory authorities for fund registration and product management.
• Adopt firm-wide best practices and adhere to governance processes for product development.
• Support the regional and global Product Development team in identifying product gaps and opportunities.
• Provide feedback on the implementation of product-related systems or technology projects.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Over 10 years of experience within the Japan funds industry.
• Sound knowledge of the funds and regulatory environment in Japan.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex matters in a concise and meaningful way. Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English.
• Experience working with geographically distributed and functionally diverse teams.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• In-depth experience with fund offering documents and related regulations.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
• Degree in business, law, or finance; CFA is a plus.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.