Manager, Product Development and Management

About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 30 November 2026                                                                Title             Manager, Product Development and Management Department   Product Development and Management, Japan Location        Tokyo, Japan Reports To   Co-Head of Product Development & Management Level             Manager     We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Japan Product team and feel like you are part of something bigger.   About your team The Japan Product Development and Management Team is responsible for shaping and executing the product strategy that supports FIL’s growth ambitions in Japan. The team oversees product development, implementation, product governance, lifecycle management, market intelligence, as well as supporting local distribution strategies. Working closely with Distribution, Investment Management, and key internal and external stakeholders, the team develops and evolves the product offering to meet changing client needs, regulatory requirements, and market opportunities while maintaining a strong product governance framework.   About your role You will be a key member of the Product Management function within the Japan Product Development and Management team, supporting the growth of our wholesale and institutional businesses through the effective delivery and management of investment products and solutions. The Product Management function is responsible for the implementation, ongoing management and governance of the Japan product range. You will lead key product initiatives across the product lifecycle, including new fund launches, fund changes and restructuring, and fund closures, working independently and in close collaboration with Product Development, Distribution, Investment Management, Operations and other relevant functions. You will also play a key role in product governance, including regular product reviews and product-distribution alignment, ensuring that the product range continues to meet regulatory requirements, client needs and business priorities. While Product Development primarily leads product strategy, ideation and design, you will work closely with the team to translate product ideas and business requirements into effective implementation. As a key representative of Japan Product Development and Management, you will collaborate with regional and global teams and take ownership of cross-functional initiatives that contribute to the continued development of the Japan business.

Lead product implementation and lifecycle initiatives for the Japan product range, including new fund launches, fund changes and restructuring, and fund closures, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery. Manage and maintain the Japan product range, working closely with Product Development, Distribution, Investment Management, Operations and other functions to address ongoing product requirements and deliver necessary actions. Manage product governance processes, including relevant governance committees, regular product reviews and the annual product review and rationalisation process. Drive effective product-distribution alignment and work with key stakeholders to agree appropriate actions and recommendations. Assess regulatory and industry developments affecting investment products and the asset management business, and lead or coordinate necessary product actions in response to regulatory changes. Contribute to product development and new product initiatives, working with Product Development and other stakeholders to provide market, implementation and governance perspectives and, where appropriate, support product design and