Japanese speaking Job - Fintech Business Development Manager

First People Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Japanese Speaking Fintech Business Development Manager in London. The role involves defining sales strategy, building market presence, and managing client relationships in the investment management industry. Ideal candidates will have CA/CFA qualifications, experience in sales, and fluency in Japanese. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £30,000-50,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese is essential.
• Experience in investment management is preferable.
• Connections in the Japanese investment fund industry are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define sales strategy for top Japanese investment management companies.
• Build a new business pipeline through prospecting and relationship building.
• Handle all aspects of the sales process and meetings with clients.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Excellent listening skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Creativity

Relationship building

Multi-tasking ability

Education

CA/CFA

Job description

Title: Japanese Speaking Fintech Business Development Manager

Salary: £30,000-50,000 (Depending on the experience)

Location: London

Job status: Permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Japanese Speaking Fintech Business Development Manager - Responsibilities:

• Building market presence and defining sales strategy for top Japanese investment management companies and other institutional investors
• Identifying appropriate contacts and developing outreach approach
• Building a new business pipeline through prospecting, relationship building, meeting with potential clients and running with the actual sales from initial meeting to contract execution (including analyzing commercials to ensure we maximize value from all deals)
• Handling all aspects of the sales process including board presentations, running with RFPs and related sales documents (with support from the Revenue Operations team)
• Owning annual sales targets and striving to achieve and exceed sales targets at all times
• Building the product's brand through event attendance, publishing content, showcasing our capabilities and networking in the market
• Utilizing MEDDICC sales methodology (or similar frameworks) to enhance sales effectiveness and pipeline management
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies

Japanese Speaking Fintech Business Development Manager - Requirements:

• CA/CFA with several years post articles experience
• Fluent in Japanese
• Connections in the Japanese investment fund industry preferable
• Front office experience in investment management industry
• Previous experience in sales to the investment management industry preferable – particularly institutional investors
• Ability to engage clients at all levels from administrators to C-level contacts
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills as well as communication skills
• Proactive, creative, and highly motivated approach to achieving results
• MEDICC sales training preferable
• Willingness to travel as required

We are committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.