Legal & Compliance, LP Communications, VP/SVP

About the role

Blackstone's Legal & Compliance department in Tokyo is looking for a VP/SVP to support the firm's businesses in Japan through its LP Communications and marketing-material review function. The role covers legal and compliance matters for marketing materials and other communications addressed to investors, prospective investors, financial intermediaries and third-party distributors, reviewing both Japanese-language materials and global materials adapted for Japan.

Key responsibilities

• Review Japanese and English marketing materials, investor communications, due diligence responses and other fundraising and reporting materials across investment strategies, including presentations, updates, fund commentaries, webinars, websites, social media, thought-leadership pieces and training and event materials.
• Advise on the localization of global firmwide materials for Japan and review Japanese translations against English sources for legal or compliance issues.
• Review disclaimers in Japanese prospectuses and prospectus summaries for Japan-domiciled feeder funds, and support the review and localization of fund-specific disclosures, legends and regulatory notices.
• Review and advise on APAC marketing and distribution matters, including audience, channels, eligibility, licensing and disclosures, and assist with fund and offering document reviews and global approvals.
• Prepare and deliver training on marketing and fundraising requirements and review protocols, maintain review records and audit trails, coordinate on new products and cross-functional projects, and support the use of technology.
• Take a leadership role as the APAC LP Comms team grows, supporting colleagues and helping the LP Comms leadership execute its strategic plan.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant legal, compliance or regulatory experience at an asset manager, investment manager, financial institution, law firm or financial regulator; seniority depends on experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Japanese.
• Preferred: JD with qualification in Japan, U.S. or U.K.; 3+ years of in-house experience or experience with alternative investments; experience supporting AI-enabled or other technology solutions in legal, compliance or financial services.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical, issue-spotting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a multi-responsibility environment.
• Confident communication with individuals at all levels, including senior management.