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About the role:
As a senior member of Morningstar’s Manager Research team in Japan, the Associate Director plays a leading role in Morningstar’s manager research operation in Japan, delivering high quality and timely research to investors and clients. In addition to conducting fund due diligence and writing research reports, the Associate Director is charged with promoting Morningstar’s mission and research capabilities through our global thought leadership program, along with active engagements with the external market on key investment and industry issues that are relevant to Japanese investors. The role is based in our Tokyo office.
Job responsibilities:
• Take the lead in producing high quality and timely manager research reports; assist analysts in formulating and defending our opinions on investment strategies through report editing and in rating committees; contribute to the link up with global analyst teams.
• Enhance Morningstar’s research profile in Japan through active engagements with the external market (wealth managers, media, regulators, and clients) in areas including (but not limited to) industry trends and development, policy and other investment issues that are relevant to Japanese investors.
• Strengthen perceptions of Morningstar’s research capabilities in Japan through contributions to the international thought leadership program and production of local research content.
• Support ongoing client deliverables of Morningstar’s investment advisory offerings in Japan. Help drive and develop scalable ways of delivering better services to Morningstar’s client segments.
• Actively promote Morningstar’s investment advisory capabilities when interacting with Morningstar’s target audience and prospects.
• Handle ad-hoc client enquiries and undertake administrative and/or analytical work as required.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or business-related discipline; Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and/or MBA is desirable.
• At least 7-10 years of investment-related experience, working in a manager research and/or portfolio management role. Understanding of Japan-based investment managers would be viewed favourably.
• A keen knowledge of financial markets that has been developed both personally and professionally;
• Strong written and verbal English and Japanese communication skills, with a demonstrable track record in writing succinct analysis.
• Solid presentation skills; experience with the media, clients, and large audiences is preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills with good grasp of statistics.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, work independently and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Independent, experienced researcher who is passionate and familiar with modern finance and investment theory. Portfolio construction and asset allocation experience will be viewed favourably
• Demonstrable interest in industry trends and development, along with regulation and policies that are relevant to Japanese investors.
• Aptitude to build effective relationships with key stakeholders and a demonstrable ability to influence internal stakeholders to build consensus amid competing priorities.
• Skilled with PC and mainstream software packages. Experience with Morningstar Direct is an advantage.
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
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Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.
About the Role:
Alcoa is seeking a Director, Research & Development – Site Manager to lead the ASTRAEA efforts within our Breakthrough Technologies, at Alcoa’s Technical Center (ATC) in New Kensington, PA.
ASTRAEA aims at processing the most difficult to post-consumer aluminum scrap and upgrade it to high purity metal, with added value to Alcoa’s clients with a net-zero carbon footprint. This proprietary technology is of critical importance to Alcoa’s vision to re-invent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future. The project is in early stage of development and requires substantial work to achieve a technology package ready for commercial deployment.
The ASTRAEA Director will be an accomplished R&D technology leader, experienced in metallurgical processes, who is able to lead cross-functional teams to achieve a successful outcome.
What you can bring to this role:
General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing engineering-based projects.
Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project which may include preparing engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
Establish and implement strategies that have short to mid-term (1-3 years) impact on business results in alignment with parent/corporate organization objectives.
Develop short to mid-term plans for optimizing the Alcoa’s, function, or sub-function and the talent required to execute strategies.
Prioritize and focus on immediate activities in line with the vision along with long-term goals of the project at a strategic level.
Collaborate with workstream leads and integrate breadth of activities to ensure overall project schedule and cost effectiveness goals are met.
Leverage resources and activities from COEs, RUs, and existing Alcoa operations to meet target timelines.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with stakeholders, sponsors, and team members.
Ability to integrate workstream leads and activities to ensure no overlap of effort and synergies in resourcing/ activities.
Experience with sub consulting via research / equipment and engineering organizations and clear development of scopes of work, contracts, and briefs in conjunction with workstream leads and support teams.
Experience with intellectual property (IP) and its management, as a minimum awareness of how to work with all parties respecting Alcoa’s IP and knowledge developed and if developments are worthy of IP protection.
Master’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, metallurgical engineering, or related field. PhD is desirable along with experience in Process and Technology Development for large scale processing facilities.
10 to 15 years in R&D or related field with 5 years of experience in R&D program management with supervision of organization and skilled professionals of similar amplitude.
Proven ability to scale up systems, processes, and ability to establish high-level strategies for new technologies.
Selected candidate must be willing to relocate if outside of site area.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)
Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
8 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours
Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek
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About the Location
Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. We develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here where we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS™, where we will produce aluminum with ZERO emission of greenhouse gases. In fact, we will actually be generating oxygen to our atmosphere during the aluminum production process– a revolution to the aluminum industry!
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
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What you can expect
The jobholder will drive and manage high impact projects (e.g. Proof of Concepts) in priority growth areas by:
• Overseeing end-to-end product cycle including ideation, design and implementation of feasibility trials, outcome evaluation and translation into deployable solution at scale
• Working with cross-functional teams comprising subject matter experts, data scientists, deployment teams and practitioners to develop innovative and practicable solutions
• Leveraging partnerships with clinicians, academics and industry to harness external expertise in the development of innovative solutions
• Incorporating behavioural insights in the setup and design of Proof of Concepts
• Demonstrating value to citizens in developed solution through quantifiable outputs and outcomes, and developing compelling narratives to convince and secure buy-in from internal and external stakeholders
Skills & Competencies You'll Bring
• At least 7 years of practical experience overseeing and/or managing end-to-end projects including stakeholder management
• At least 3 years of experience leading cross-functional or multidisciplinary teams to oversee development and implementation of end-to-end product cycles or multi-year projects
• Prior experience working in the field of public health, health sciences, research or quantitative domains will be an added bonus
• Ability to adopt big picture thinking and distil clarity from complex problems
• Ability to make connections across divergent areas and converge into solutioning and problem solving in a fast paced environment
• Ability and willingness to explore and grasp new domain areas quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and negotiations
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage a wide range of audience
• Familiarity with behavioural insights and design thinking will be preferred
• Familiarity with research and data analysis will be an added bonus
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At Colliers, we’re continuing to invest in our highly regarded Property Research team based in the Melbourne CBD.
This key role will report into the National Director of Research and be responsible for assisting in all aspects of research across the major Melbourne property markets, with a key focus on the office sector.
This role is also responsible for assisting in internal and external presentations to clients, and the promotion of the Colliers profile through marketing and PR activities. Integral to this key role is the ability to ensure collection of high-quality data on relevant sectors and to proactively collaborate with key stakeholders across the Victorian business.
Some of the Key Responsibilities include:
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