VP - Director, Client Relations (Equity)

About Invesco
As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
What's in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
Generous annual leave plus flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
Learning and development programs
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan (if applicable in your region)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities / Duties
Serve as a senior representative of Invesco’s global equities platform in Japan, across both institutional and intermediary channels
Lead client engagement in partnership with institutional and retail sales teams, covering key clients including institutional investors (banks, insurance companies, asset managers), pension funds, distributors, and intermediaries
Drive strategic marketing and capital formation initiatives across a wide range of global equity strategies, contributing directly to business growth across channels
Provide thought leadership on equity markets, including portfolio positioning, macro/sector developments, and benchmark-relative performance
Deliver high-impact client communications tailored to different client segments, including institutional clients and retail/intermediary partners
Support retail distribution efforts by providing product training, marketing materials, and investment insights to sales teams and distribution partners
Influence product strategy by incorporating feedback from diverse client segments and distribution channels, as well as market and competitive dynamics
Act as a bridge between clients, distribution partners, and global investment teams, ensuring alignment between local client needs and global capabilities
Enhance cross-functional collaboration across investment, product, compliance, and multi-channel sales teams
Work Experience / Knowledge / Education / Formal Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to operate at a senior level, influencing internal stakeholders across institutional and retail channels
Client Relationship Management: Proven experience engaging with institutional investors as well as distributors/intermediaries
Product Expertise: Strong knowledge of global equity markets, including active and passive strategies, factor investing, ESG integration, and benchmark-driven mandates
Multi-Channel Understanding: Solid understanding of both institutional and retail distribution models, including product positioning and client communication approaches
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different client segments
Language Skills: Native-level Japanese and strong business-level English (verbal and written)
Presentation Skills: Advanced presentation capabilities, including experience delivering training and client seminars
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and financial acumen, including performance attribution, portfolio construction, and risk analysis
Drive & Ownership: Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and accountable for outcomes
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of client needs, regulatory considerations, and competitive landscape across institutional and intermediary markets in Japan
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or above
Preferred Certification:
CFA strongly preferred; CMA or other relevant qualifications are a plus
Other Conditions
Employment Type: Full Time Employee
Contents of duties: The contents of duties to be performed shall be the overall management of Client Relations department. This may be changed at the Company’s discretion.
Position location: The primary worksite will be the following location or a location at the Company’s discretion.
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Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Worker Type
Employee
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Workplace Model
At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least four days a week, with one day working outside an Invesco office.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.