Japan Equity Sales, Sales

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• •Develop client relationships, grow commission revenues, and increase market share within existing and prospective institutional investor accounts.
• •Market CITIC CLSA research, analysts, and investment ideas to clients, converting research engagement into trading activity.
• •Coordinate corporate access activities, including non-deal roadshows, reverse roadshows, conferences, Access Days, and bespoke client trips.
• •Cross-sell broader CITIC capabilities as part of a platform sales model, introducing relevant products and services across the franchise.
• •Target new accounts and deepen penetration within strategic focus accounts through disciplined coverage and business development.
• •Serve as the Key Relationship Manager (KRM) for assigned clients, acting as the primary owner of the relationship and accountable for driving overall account success across the CITIC/CLSA platform.
• •Maintain a strong understanding of Japan's macroeconomic, regulatory, and market environment and communicate relevant investment opportunities to clients.
• •Translate macroeconomic, regulatory, and sector developments into clear, investable insights for global investors

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting or related discipline ideal
• •Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in institutional equity sales, client coverage or capital markets roles, with direct exposure to Japan and APAC equity markets and institutional investor engagement
• •Candidates with less experience will be considered as an Associate (3+ years of experience)
• •Well-developed professional and strategic sales skills with proven ability to develop and grow key accounts through networking at all levels within the client organization and driving trading revenues
• •Sound understanding of global equity markets, with demonstrated familiarity in Japan-listed equities, including market dynamics, sector trends, and investor positioning
• •Strong analytical and quantitative skills combined with excellent interpersonal and client servicing capabilities, with the ability to synthesize research into actionable investment ideas
• •Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven team player with the ability to work independently and manage multiple client priorities in a fast-paced environment
• •Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Japanese, with the ability to communicate complex ideas across global clients and internal stakeholders
• •Series 7 and 63 licenses are required (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)

Salary Range: $179,000 - $200,000

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