Institutional Marketing Manager, Asset Management (Req.ID : 25A029)

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Job Profile :

A Tokyo-based role reporting to the Head of Marketing Japan, responsible for driving marketing strategies for the institutional segment in Japan, to help achieve its business growth.

This role is part of the Asset Management Marketing & Client Experience team and while the role primarily supports Institutional Marketing, he / she will be required to work across the spectrum of propositions and products in the HSBC Asset Management business, as required.

Key responsibilities in this role are :

oUndertake planning, development and management of all marketing strategies aimed at acquiring business from new and existing institutional clients in Japan

oPlan and execute campaigns utilising traditional media, social and digital media, website, events, partnerships, collaterals, etc. to raise the profile of HSBC AM amongst institutional clients

oWork closely with the institutional sales team to understand and fulfil client needs of the institutional audiences, and deliver marketing plans, initiatives, materials and activities to meet the needs of those clients

oDevelop and deliver client communications in a highly regulated environment through innovative thinking

oManage, track and report the costs, efficiencies and ROI of marketing activities

oTrack and analyse competitors’ activities as well as industry trends with the aim of enriching HSBC AM’s marketing proposition

oEstablish collaborative relationships with various internal stakeholders including - Investment, Compliance, Product Marketing, Marketing Delivery, Product Development etc. to ensure marketing initiatives are delivered in a smooth and timely manner

oBuild relationships with HSBC Group businesses including Global Banking and Markets & Securities Services, to facilitate collaborative marketing efforts and support the Institutional Business in achieving its objectives

oPartner with the Communications Team to identify and leverage external and internal publicity opportunities

oManage external vendors such as creative agencies, media planners, production houses and event organisers

oEnsure Global Standards, core process and procedures are followed and monitored, and global and local compliance and audit requirements are fully met

oProject manage to ensure marketing activities are delivered in an accurate and timely fashion

Qualifications

• University graduate
• At least 5 years’ marketing experience in a financial institution, preferably an asset management company covering the institutional segment
• Credible experience delivering campaigns and projects across the marketing mix (ATL, BTL, digital, events, etc.)
• Strong understanding of the local regulations, client profiles and competitive landscape
• In-depth knowledge of financial terminology and understanding of asset management concepts and industry
• Excellent communication skills. Native-level Japanese language proficiency and business-level English language proficiency
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work with teams of different backgrounds
• Strong project management skills - deadline and detailed-oriented
• Excellent PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills. Experience in digital communications such as electronic direct mails a plus.