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The Head of Japan iShares Distribution will be responsible for developing and executing a detailed sales strategy for both institutional and wealth clients in Japan. The role will report to the APAC Head of iShares Distribution and work closely with internal stakeholders across our platform.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute a detailed sales strategy for both institutional and wealth clients in Japan
Lead a team of iShares ETF specialists
Develop, manage and strengthen relationships with Banks, Insurers, Pensions, Official Institutions, Asset Managers, Securities Firms, Digital Platforms
Raise the profile and usage of iShares products within the targeted client base
Deliver AUM and revenue targets for the business within the channels in the Japan Business
Partner closely with key stakeholders including Client Business, Global Product Solutions (GPS), Financial Institutions Group (FIG), Insurance Solutions, Global Markets and Marketing
Articulate and formulate a strategy to evolve BlackRock’s existing local ETF product set
Formulate a distribution strategy for offshore ETFs
Drive campaigns and business solutions and project-manage strategic initiatives to further build up the Firm’s brand awareness
Ensure the distribution strategy is closely aligned to the market environment
Ready a plan around digital assets
Represent the Japan iShares business regionally and globally
Partner with the public policy team to improve ETF adoption in Japan
Represent BlackRock in the industry through public speaking and organizing industry events/forums
Embed of culture of excellence in the way we serve and partner with our clients
Requirements:
15+ years of extensive financial industry experience in client facing roles with a primary focus on institutional relationships
Additional experience in wealth markets highly preferred
Capital markets background with roles involving senior relationship management / product strategy / portfolio management / structuring
Strong track record of cultivating relationships with C-suites and possess appreciation of navigating complexities
Proven track record of accelerated commercial growth and scaling businesses
Experience of working for international organizations with a multinational matrix environment
Excellent executive communication skills
Effective team player who is accustomed in working with global, regional and local stakeholders
Strong experience of managing a team as a player-coach
Highest standard of ethics
Language skills: Japanese/Native, English/Strong proficiency in both written and spoken business English