Associate - AVP, ETF Distribution (ETF)

Location: Tokyo, Japan. Hybrid schedule with at least four days per week in the designated hirify.global office and one day outside the office.

Company

hirify.global is a global independent investment firm providing investment management strategies and vehicles to clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Support the Head of ETF Distribution by leading ETF proposals and sales initiatives for institutional investors, including research, proposal drafting, follow-ups, and onboarding coordination.
• Develop sales and positioning materials for securities firms and digital investment platforms, and coordinate joint promotional campaigns.
• Build ETF use cases and portfolio applications tailored to investor objectives, constraints, and implementation requirements.
• Prepare reports and research on ETF market trends, fund flows, competitive activity, and sales insights.
• Partner with marketing on client materials, seminars, and webinars, while collaborating with global teams on strategy and insights.
• Handle product management and sales administration.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of experience in the financial industry, including asset management, securities firms, ETF providers, or index companies.
• Knowledge of ETFs, foreign equities, and indexed investment strategies, with experience using Bloomberg.
• Client-facing experience in sales, relationship management, product specialization, or a similar function.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills using PowerPoint and Excel.
• Native-level Japanese and the ability to read and write in English.
• University degree or higher and a Class-1 sales representative qualification; if not already held, the qualification must be obtained after joining.

Nice to have

• Experience covering institutional investors.
• Deep knowledge of foreign ETFs and indexed investment strategies.
• CFA or CMA qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workplace model with a structured office schedule.
• Annual leave and flexible paid time off.
• Learning and development programs.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Parental leave benefits and an employee stock purchase plan where applicable.
• Inclusive global environment and equal opportunity employment practices.