Head of Funds
An international financial services company is looking for a Head of Funds. The selected candidate will oversee the fund services business, driving commercial growth, operational performance, regulatory compliance, client relationships and team development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the business strategy and deliver revenue, profitability, retention and operational targets
- Manage financial performance, budgets, pricing, investments and commercial decisions
- Oversee fund administration services, operational controls, resources and process improvements
- Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, statutory and governance obligations
- Strengthen relationships with clients, regulators, industry partners and regional stakeholders
- Develop a high-performing team through performance management, succession planning and training
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in business administration, accounting, or economics is ideal
- More than 10 years of experience within fund administration, financial services, private equity, real estate funds, asset servicing or related industries
- Experience leading teams and managing managers
- Prior experience holding senior leadership responsibility for a business unit, function or legal entity
- Proven experience managing senior client relationships and executive stakeholders
- Knowledge of the Japanese funds and investment management industry
- Native level Japanese; business level English
Preferred requirements:
- Experience as a Representative Director, Director or equivalent corporate officer
- Understanding of private equity, real estate and alternative investment structures
- Possess valid professional accounting, legal or financial services qualifications
About the Company:
An international financial services company based in Asia. With thousands of professionals across a number of jurisdictions, this company oversees hundreds of thousands of legal entities. This company is a true market leader.
Keywords:
ファンドサービス、金融サービス、事業責任者、経営戦略、コーポレートガバナンス、収益管理, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: DT306M
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Controller
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: ¥18,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Language: Japanese - Native
Second Language: English - Business level
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: DT306M-B519EBD7
Date posted: 3 August 2026
Consultant: Stephan Dasse
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