Senior Associate / Associate Manager, Korea Branch

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Support Asia Pacific Institutional Distribution Business Development and Growth at Korea Branch. How you'll spend your time...   Support Head of Korea Prepare presentations, briefing notes and internal memoranda. Draft meeting agendas and accurately record minutes for both internal and external meetings. Conduct research, gather relevant market intelligence and data, and coordinate calendar invitations for t calls and meetings. Maintain and update client databases and distribution lists, for and on behalf of offshore affiliated marketing entities ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Coordinate with internal stakeholders across investment, product, compliance, and operations teams to support business development initiatives. Monitor industry developments, competitor activities, and institutional market trends across Asia Pacific. Support Asia Institutional Distribution Business  Gather and analyze market intelligence, client information, and industry data to support the development of sales and market share of offshore affiliates in Korea. Conduct research and comparative analysis of institutional investment markets, clients, and competitors across the Asia Pacific region. Coordinate and arrange meetings, including preparation of meeting materials and documentation of meeting minutes as required. Facilitate communication of client requests to relevant colleagues across regional and global offices to ensure timely follow-up and execution. Support business development initiatives by monitoring market trends, identifying opportunities.for offshore affiliated entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across investment, product, client service, and distribution functions to support client engagement activities. Ensure client inquiries and requests are attended to in a timely and professional manner, working closely with internal stakeholders as required. Monitor client activities, investment interests, and business opportunities to support relationship development for and on behalf of offshore affiliated entities. Facilitate communication between clients and regional and global investment, product, and distribution teams. Assist in gathering client feedback and market intelligence to support business development efforts. Ensure high standards of client service and adherence to internal compliance and regulatory requirements. Assist Korea Branch Administration Operations  Provide administrative support to the Korea Branch to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. Coordinate business travel arrangements, meeting schedules, and visitor logistics. Prepare and maintain branch records, reports, presentations, and administrative documentation. Assist with expense processing, invoice management, and vendor coordination in accordance with company policies. Liaise with internal departments, including Compliance, Finance, HR, Operations, and IT, on administrative matters. Support local regulatory filings, audits, and branch governance requirements as directed. Coordinate office facilities management and maintain relationships with external service providers. To be successful in this role you will have... Bachelor's degree or