Corporate Access Originator

About the Role

The Position

The Asia Pacific Corporate Access Originator (based in Hong Kong or Tokyo), with a specialized expertise in the Japan market, will be part of a team responsible for originating and executing corporate access events across APAC i.e. initiation of events which will help investment research or enhance Wellington brand among listed companies, coordination and management of access to corporates, experts and government entities. This will include site visits, conference calls, roadshows, investment conferences and bespoke field trips. This is a role that requires knowledge of the market and investment process, proved ability to build and own corporate relationship, ability to generate content for corporate access events based on investment professional’s needs. You will engage with investors, proactively suggest agendas, itineraries and respond to company queries and questions where applicable.

Responsibilities

Develop internal relationships with investors to understand their investment philosophy and process in order to originate events

Engage with the Investor Relations community in partnership with corporate access team to strengthen Wellington’s corporate partnerships and brand

Assist to centralize and coordinate all corporate access activity across APAC, with a focus on Japan

Engage with all investment professionals globally to gain understanding of their requirements in APAC

Work closely with global counterparts in other geographical locations to provide corporate access updates and opportunities

Work closely with sell-side counterparts, brokers and third-party vendors to manage corporate access activity

Problem solve and liaise with our research providers to create the best possible conference schedules for our investment professionals

Help develop and utilize technology to enhance management of the corporate access process

Update and analyze current processes and procedures and actively suggest improvements and assist with training

Qualifications

3-5 years of relevant experience within financial services in particular corporate access and investor relations across the APAC region (deep knowledge in the Japan market will be essential)

A strong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

A passion for corporate access and its importance in the investment process

Ability to build and maintain strong relationship with companies and capable of initiating and delivering events base on market trend and knowledge

A service attitude and mindset

A self-starter who can think strategically and has a desire to learn

Ability to develop relationships with investment professionals to gain an understanding and empathy with their needs as an investor

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Highly motivated and proactive individual who is capable of working on their own initiative

High attention to details and consistency to follow through; accuracy with all work is essential

Ability to prioritize and multi-task as needed

Diplomacy, yet strength to defend the right decision in a very visible situation and the ability to cope in a very fast-paced, pressurized environment

Fluency in English and Japanese language skills is highly preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and database skills preferred

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

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