Private Assets sales specialist

This is an exciting opportunity to join MSCIs Private Assets division in a high-impact client-facing sales role at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing segments in global finance. As a Salesperson Private Assets based in Tokyo Japan you will play a key role in expanding MSCIs footprint among Limited Partners (LPs) including asset owners General Partners (GPs) and other private market participants in Japan.

With private capital markets experiencing rapid evolution and growing demand for transparency data-driven insights and analytics this role offers the chance to help leading investors leverage MSCIs benchmarking portfolio analytics and data solutions to manage and optimize their private asset portfolios.

You will be responsible for driving the full sales cyclefrom prospecting and qualification through to closing and onboardingwhile collaborating with global teams to deliver best-in-class client outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the growth of MSCIs Private Assets franchise in an entrepreneurial dynamic and highly visible role.

Market Development & Revenue Generation

• Lead new business origination with private market investorsparticularly LPs (AO) and GPsacross Japan.
  Promote MSCIs benchmarking frameworks performance measurement tools portfolio analytics and private asset data solutions.
  Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with MSCIs commercial priorities in the private assets segment.
  Meet and exceed sales targets through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account planning.

Strategic Sales Execution

• Manage the end-to-end sales process including lead qualification needs analysis solution presentation pricing negotiation and contracting.
  Navigate complex decision-making structures within client organizations.
  Maintain accurate sales forecasting and CRM records to ensure transparency and accountability.

Client & Market Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives including CIOs Heads of Investment Portfolio Managers and Investor Relations professionals.
  Represent MSCI at industry events conferences and roundtables to enhance brand presence and thought leadership.
  Stay informed on market trends regulatory developments and competitive dynamics impacting Japans private capital landscape.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product Management Research Relationship Management and Client Service teams to deliver tailored high-value solutions.
Provide client and market feedback to product and strategy teams to inform innovation and enhance MSCIs offerings.
Coordinate with regional and global colleagues to ensure seamless client experiences and alignment of commercial strategy.

• 5 years of sales or business development experience in private markets financial data analytics or asset management.
  Demonstrated success engaging institutional clients particularly private equity private debt or infrastructure investors.
  Strong understanding of private asset performance measurement benchmarking and portfolio analytics.
  Proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder sales processes and influence senior decision-makers.
  Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills in both Japanese and English.
  Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MBA CFA CAIA or equivalent) preferred.
  Highly motivated self-starter with strong commercial acumen integrity and collaboration mindset.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industry-leading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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