Corporate Access Services Associate
Platform Solutions Execution Management (‘PSEM’) is the firm’s industry leading initiative in resourcing Millennium investment professionals globally across access, data, research, and technology. Corporate Access is part of PSEM and facilitates access to companies, both broker-sourced and self-originated, for Millennium investment professionals (‘IPs’).
The Corporate Access Services team aims to ensure that Millennium’s PM Teams have access to the highest quality corporate access offering and services. As a Corporate Access Associate, you will play a key role in implementing communication channels and processes, coordinating internal meetings, managing databases and email correspondence, preparing reports, and driving operational efficiencies.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional multitasking and organizational skills, with a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. You should thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating the ability to remain composed and effective under demanding conditions. This role requires managing the daily responsibilities and overall process of corporate access in Japan, as part of Corporate Access Services team based in the APAC region, for the benefit of all Millennium IPs.
Primary responsibilities
- Partner with the Millennium Corporate Access teams globally to support and advance a Corporate Access program which consistently adds value to the PMs and Analysts
- Build and strengthen ongoing relationships with PMs and Analysts to stay abreast of their current coverage responsibilities and corporate access strategy
- Implement internal and external communication channels and processes to streamline the flow of Corporate Access events advertised by brokers and Millennium’s Origination team
- Manage corporate access requests and priorities from Millennium investment professionals; primarily those investment professionals based in Japan, though inclusive of investment professionals globally that may attend Japan corporate access events
- Work closely with Millennium Corporate Access teams globally to optimize access to Japanese corporates and strategize attendance with PMs and Analysts to enrich Corporate Access interactions
- Strategize and work closely with brokers to optimize and maximize corporate access allocations for PM Teams
- Manage all aspects of sell-side conference events, including meeting requests, scheduling, confirmation/cancellation
- Organize one-on-one meetings (including IR calls) via brokers and/or through direct engagement with companies.
- Manage the semi-annual Corporate Access Broker Vote process, including collecting feedback on broker access quality, meeting quality, and overall effectiveness, and compiling the results to support internal evaluation and broker engagement strategy.
- Onboard new investment professionals; educating those new to the firm on Millennium’s corporate access offering, process, and tools
Qualifications/Skills Required
- Based in Tokyo
- Fluent in Japanese and English
- 10+ years’ industry experience at bank, asset manager, or hedge fund in corporate access, research, or sales; must have knowledge of corporate access ‘eco-system’
- Degree from an accredited university with a strong academic record
- Outstanding verbal and communication skills, in both languages, with poise and confidence to interact with corporate mgmt. teams and Millennium investment professionals
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point and the ability to manipulate data
- High degree of operational efficiency, ability to multi-task, and excellent attention to detail
- Good team player with strong willingness to participate and help others reach shared goals
- Knowledge of trends and best practice within the corporate access landscape