APAC Senior Marketing

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Overview:

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Scope:

We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven marketing professional to join our Tokyo office marketing team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility, support business development, and drive engagement with key stakeholders in the investment banking sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to strengthen Houlihan Lokey’s presence in Japan.

• Hold creative ideas beyond conventional ideas, build actionable plans, and involve appropriate stakeholders.

• Take proactive approach to identify key issues to strengthen the firm’s brand.

• Ensure brand consistency across all marketing channels and materials.

• Collaborate with global marketing teams to align regional strategies with corporate objectives.

• Create high-quality marketing materials tailored for financial clients.

• Develop industry insights, whitepapers, and market analysis to position Houlihan Lokey as a thought leader.

• Work closely with investment bankers to craft compelling narratives for client engagement.

• Manage website updates, SEO strategies, and digital campaigns to enhance visibility.

• Oversee social media engagement, particularly on LinkedIn and financial forums.

• Utilize data analytics to track campaign performance and optimize marketing efforts.

• Work with the team to plan and execute high-profile events including conferences to strengthen client relationships.

• Coordinate exclusive networking opportunities for key stakeholders and investors.

• Develop targeted outreach programs to engage institutional clients and corporate executives.

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.

• Provide strategic insights to investment banking teams to support business development.

• Monitor industry developments and regulatory changes impacting financial marketing strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in marketing, preferably in financial services or investment banking.

• Strong understanding of B2B marketing strategies and corporate branding.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Japanese.

• Experience with digital marketing tools, CRM platforms, and analytics.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.