Your new company

This opportunity sits within a globally recognised investment management firm operating at the top end of the real assets and real estate space. The organisation is known for its long‑term thinking, strong governance, and people‑first culture, where trust and accountability are genuine—not just words on a slide.
With a collaborative international footprint and a stable, well‑established platform, this is an environment that values professionalism, inclusion, and employees who take pride in doing things properly.

Your new role

This is more than a traditional administrative position.

As Business Operations Manager, you become the backbone of the Tokyo Real Estate team, trusted to keep the office running seamlessly while enabling senior leaders to focus on investment decisions.
You’ll have genuine ownership of day‑to‑day operations and act as the key liaison between the local team and regional/global stakeholders. The role offers broad exposure across operations, finance, HR, IT, vendor management, and risk coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility.
In this role, you will:

• Act as the primary operational partner to the Real Estate team in Tokyo

• Manage office operations, vendors, security, and business continuity matters

• Support finance processes, including expenses, invoicing, and approvals

• Assist with HR and IT onboarding, employee lifecycle activities, and engagement initiativesCoordinate with colleagues across

• Japan, Singapore, and London
  
  You’ll be relied upon, listened to, and trusted — this is a role where you make a real difference every day.

What you'll need to succeed

• 8–10 years’ experience in business operations, team administration, or office management within financial services (asset management or real estate exposure strongly preferred)

• Confidence operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment

• Fluent Japanese and English (both written and spoken)

• A proactive, self‑starting mindset with strong problem‑solving skills

• High attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to juggle priorities

• Strong MS Office skills, especially Word and PowerPoint

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus nonperformance’s bonus

• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including social insurance and additional group benefits

• Flexible working arrangement, 2 times a week work from home after probation

• High‑trust, stable working environment within a well‑established global investment firm

• Long‑term career opportunity with exposure to international teams and senior stakeholders

What you need to do now

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