[Call for applications] The University of Osaka Fund Management TOKYO Office Staff
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Overview
The University of Osaka will set up a Fund Management Office in Tokyo as of April 1, 2025. The office will be composed of the Chief Investment Officer and other experienced personnel and will be responsible for fund management operations.
We are currently recruiting a staff member who will be in charge of the university’s future fund management expertise.
1. Job Title
Administrative staff
2. Number of Positions
1
3. Affliation
Fund Management Office
4. Work Location
Based in one of the Tokyo 23 wards (after being hired, the person will work in Osaka (for one year), then be transferred to an external organization in Tokyo (for one or two years), after which they will work in the Fund Management Office in Tokyo.
5. Expertise
N/A
6. Job Description
- Duties related to fund management (mainly long-term management), assisting the university’s employed investment managers and fund management staff, and preparing documents related to fund management.
- Communicating and coordinating with relevant departments (Osaka) regarding meetings related to the university’s fund management.
7. Qualifications
[Required Conditions］
(1) Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Individuals who were born on or after April 2, 1991 (including those who will graduate in the AY2024)
*In order to provide opportunities for career development over an extended period, we are looking for applicants who fall in the age range noted above. (Article 9 and Item 3-(a), Paragraph 1, Article 1-3 of the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures and Stabilization of Employment of Employees and Enrichment of Their Working Lives)
Provisions for Disqualification
*Individuals who fall under the following cannot take the examination:
- Individuals who are serving a prison sentence, individuals on probation, and individuals who are serving any other sentence
- Individuals who have formed or belong to a political party or other organization that advocates subversion of the Constitution of Japan and/or any government bodies established therein
- Individuals who do not hold a status of residence in Japan that allows for unrestricted work activity (This does not include individuals who are able to acquire a status of residence that allows them to work at Osaka University from the starting date.)
（２）Applicants must have a strong desire to be involved in fund management operations.
（３）Applicants must have the willingness to contribute to the university as a specialist in fund management operations in the future.
（４） Applicants have the cooperativeness and communication skills necessary to perform their duties in a coordinated manner.
（５） Applicants must have the willingness to devote themselves in performing duties with a sense of responsibility.
[Preferred Conditions］
（１）Experience of working at a financial institution (especially at a securities company)
（２）Graduated or completed a higher education institute majoring in finance.
8. Starting Date
October 1, 2025
9. Term of Employment
No limit
10. Probationary Period
6 months
11. Working Hours
8 hours/day, 5 days/week (not including Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and New Year’s holidays)
Working Hours: 8:30~17:15
Break Time: 12:15~13:00
(However, employees may be required to work overtime and on holidays.)
Other information regarding time off are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff” and “Detailed Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff.”
■ https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.htm
12. Salary and Allowances
Base salary will be decided based on the individual’s career history etc.
Individuals hired immediately after obtaining their bachelor’s degree
220,000 yen (estimated base salary)
*12 % if working in Osaka, 20% if working in Tokyo, will be added as a regional allowance.
Individuals with 5 years’ work experience at a private company after obtaining their bachelor’s degree
241,000 yen (estimated base salary)
*12 % if working in Osaka, 20% if working in Tokyo, will be added as a regional allowance.
Allowances: commuting, housing, family, overtime
Bonuses: term-end, performance-based (June, December)
Raises: Generally, raises are given on January 1 based on performance during the previous year.
*Based on “Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”
(Regulations) https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.htm
13. Social Insurances etc
National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance, Workmen’s Accident Compensation
14. Application Documents
Application documents must be written in Japanese.
１． Resume (with photograph attached)
Please download and use the ‘Application Resume (for administrative positions)’ from the webpage below:
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/guide/employment/links
２． Work Experience (format unspecified)
If you have a work history, please submit a summary of the work you have been engaging in. If you do not have work experience, please describe the content of your research at the higher education institution.
３． Application Form
Please download the application form from here and use it.
*All documents mentioned above should be in size A4.
*Please note that personal information provided in the application documents will be used solely for the purpose of screening applicants and conducting personnel and other procedures after employment and will hence not be disclosed to any third party.
15. Contact & Inquiries
Please send your application with the requested documents attached to the following email address: zaimu-zaimu-soumu[a]office.osaka-u.ac.jp
*Please replace (a) with @ when contacting the above address.
*Please use the subject ‘Application for the Osaka University Fund Management Office Staff’
*Please make sure to take sufficient security measures for attached files to the email.
*If you do not receive an acknowledgment of receipt within two business days after submission, please contact the person in charge below:
[Contact person in charge]
Arakaki, Finance Division
Tel: 09-6879-7042
Email address: arakaki-t[a]office.osaka-u.ac.jp
*Please replace (a) with @ when contacting this address.
16. Application Deadline
Applications must arrive no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025.
17. Application Process
After the application document screening, an interview will take place. Only applicants who pass the document screening will be invited for the interview.
*The applicants must cover their travel and accommodation expenses for the interview.
*The interview will principally be conducted in person; however, please inquire if the applicant should prefer an online interview.
18. Additional Information
Labor conditions outside of those listed above are based on Work Regulations at National University Corporation Osaka University.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
The above labor conditions are current as of the time of this recruiting and are subject to change.
“Deemed exports” related to security export control will follow the University of Osaka Security Export Control Regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/kitei/reiki_honbun/u035RG00000780.html
The University of Osaka promotes gender equality and provides various supports for female faculty members.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/
*Smoking is prohibited on Osaka University property.
*During the secondment to an external institution, you will work as an employee of the institution; the salary and other allowances will therefore be paid in accordance with the rules and regulations of the institution.
*As you will be assigned to the Fund Management Office as a specialist, once assigned, you are not expected to be transferred to other departments within the university.
19. Employer
National University Corporation the University of Osaka