Asset Management Japan – Marketing - Executive Director

Join our dynamic team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Japan

where you will play
a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business. As a leader in the
financial industry, we are committed to driving innovation and growth in the
Japanese market. We seek a strong leader with deep and broad marketing expertise
to partner with Sales and drive the business forward. Leveraging digital and
data-driven strategies to support sustainable growth, and promoting our brand,
capabilities, and product solutions across social media channels, are essential
aspects of this role.

As Executive Director within Japan Marketing, you will collaborate closely with
the Japan CEO and distribution teams, supported by the regional marketing team,
to enhance brand recognition and foster business expansion in Japan. You will
lead the development and execution of marketing strategies across multiple
channels, ensuring they are aligned to the marketing vision and objectives as
well as overall business goals. Your responsibilities will include managing a
broad range of marketing activities—from always-on brand visibility across
multiple channels to elevating client experience, including in-person events—to
increase client engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage
stakeholders effectively, especially during periods of market volatility and
change, is essential. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and fluency in both
English and Japanese are critical for success. This role reports locally to the
Japan CEO and functionally to the APAC Chief Marketing Officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Set clear goals and success metrics aligned with marketing priorities and
  local business objectives
• Develop and execute Japan’s marketing strategy to drive business growth and
  operational efficiency
• Build brand awareness as a leading global asset manager and ETF provider in
  Japan
• Lead the always-on promotion of our brand, capabilities, and product
  solutions across multiple channels to support client acquisition and
  relationship development
• Promote product diversification to drive sales conversion, leverage digital,
  technology, and data to differentiate our offerings and accelerate growth
• Plan and implement digital marketing initiatives to enhance customer
  engagement and sales conversion
• Manage corporate communications and public relations locally
• Conduct market research to monitor brand and marketing performance versus
  competitors
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of marketing activities
• Lead, motivate, and develop the marketing team, fostering a high-performance
  culture
• Manage stakeholders across organizational levels and functions, ensuring
  effective collaboration and communication

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Extensive marketing experience with proven ability to drive business growth,
  covering a wide range of marketing disciplines
• Demonstrated success in transforming business and marketing through data and
  digital strategies
• Strategic thinker with excellent execution skills, strong business acumen and
  results-oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders effectively,
  especially during periods of change or market volatility
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage stress effectively, maintaining
  high performance and sound judgment in challenging situations
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to senior management and
  across organizational levels
• Deep knowledge of digital marketing
• Robust quantitative skills and a client-focused mindset
• Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken)
• Excellent visual, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator across organizational levels and cultures

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Proven success in marketing leadership.  Experience in asset management or
  investment marketing is highly advantageous

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
https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs for more information about
requesting an accommodation.

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.