Head of Japan and Client Solutions, Japan - Senior Vice President (Private Markets)

Location: Tokyo, Japan; office-based four days per week with remote work available one day on Friday

Company

hirify.global provides institutional-quality private markets solutions and operates a global private markets platform.

What you will do

• Formulate and execute the business strategy for Japan with the Head of Asia Pacific.
• Lead the Japan team and build a high-performing local organization integrated with APAC and global teams.
• Develop hirify.global’s value proposition for Japanese buy-side, sell-side, technology integrator, and distribution segments.
• Build senior client and prospect relationships, managing complex negotiations through agreements, onboarding, and first allocation.
• Own the Japan revenue pipeline from origination to mandate and lead market education on private markets and alternatives.
• Represent hirify.global with Japanese regulators, industry bodies, local counsel, clients, conferences, and the local press.

Requirements

• More than 15 years of experience in asset management or wealth management, with a demonstrated record of developing and managing client relationships.
• Experience with private equity or other private markets asset classes and an understanding of distribution models.
• Extensive relationships with asset management and GP communities, preferably including product marketing experience in Japanese retail and high-net-worth channels.
• Strong sales, client service, presentation, written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders strategically, work independently, and operate in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work in the Tokyo office four days per week, with remote work available on Fridays.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with regional and global teams across research, fund management, product development, implementation, marketing, legal and compliance, technology, and operations.
• Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy to build the Japan business and influence international expansion.
• Hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week on Friday.