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Head of Funds

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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

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

Job Reference: DT306M-B519EBD7

Date posted: 3 August 2026

Consultant: Stephan Dasse