Localisation Product Manager
Job Summary
Ipreo is currently looking for Localization Product Manager to join our growing operation in Tokyo. The candidate will be highly motivated and have a proven track record to help manage the localization of Ipreo products. Working under tight deadlines and with strong language skills, the Localization Product Manager will be responsible for prioritizing gathered business requirements and help develop our product releases. They will work closely with our Product Managers’ and Senior Management, both locally and internationally.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Communicate with clients, prospects, and Account Managers to gather the needs of the Japanese market for localization
· Prioritize localization needs based on the information gathered
· Write business requirement document’s for the localization
· Support the localization process
· Interpretation and appropriate, and accurate, translation from English to Japanese within the localization process directly or indirectly by using outside resource
· Support testing of the localization
· Products to be covered – all Ipreo products that are currently or due to be marketed in Japan but localization focus initially will be on BD, PB, iPiC, and EBB
· Manage Japanese language product release documents
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and enjoys the challenge of problem solving
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as excellent listening skills, as this role requires heavy phone and client contact
- Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with customers and demonstrate outstanding client service
- Familiarity with Equity Capital Markets and/or Research Sales Trading workflow a big plus
- Ability to work independently while still collaborating within an integrated team structure across multiple locations, functional departments and time zones
- Ability to understand the business and technical needs of the client, as well as troubleshooting client issues in both one-on-one and group environments
- Knowledge and experience with product lifecycle and business requirements writing also an asset
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BSc or equivalent in a related field
- 3 years’ experience working a product management or relationship management role for either a financial services or software company (finance sector plus)
- Background in equity sales, research, trading, investment banking, or financial data company a plus
- Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and English essential
- Basic understanding of various Japanese encoding issues
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Flexibility to attend late evening or early morning conference calls with Ipreo’s global offices
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