Associate Director, Relationship Management, Japan

Job Title: Associate Director, Relationship Management, Japan

Department: Institutional Relationship Management

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Institutional Relationship Management, Japan

Job Summary:

Local Tokyo-based representative of Cohen & Steers. The position particularly supports the Relationship Manager in Japan for existing and future institutional clients of Cohen & Steers (“Clients”). This individual will also support the New York-based institutional relationship management department and other members of the Cohen & Steers relationship management team. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Assist with preparation for client meetings, reporting and conference calls
  • Gathering portfolio data and information
  • Completing custom client reports
  • Completing client questionnaires
• Assist team with responding to ad-hoc questions and requests
• Develop presentation materials, update relevant databases, support ad-hoc client requests/inquiries, and visit clients together with other members
• Liaise with teams in New York and other global offices for strategic/product info.
• Translate and update presentations and collateral marketing materials

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read and write English and Japanese with fluency
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (MBA, CFA, or progress towards one is a plus)
• 3-5 years of related experience required

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and Japanese
• Must be able and willing to work in a team-oriented environment from a satellite location

Beneficial Skills (not necessary):

• Knowledge of real estate and REITs, broad market equities, listed infrastructure, preferred stocks

Working Conditions:

• Official work hours are 9am to 5:00pm; must be able to participate on conference calls during non-business hours.

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.