Broker-Dealer Operations Specialist, Japan (Japan Location / Japanese Language Required)

Overview

Manage Japanese equity brokerage back-office operations, including settlement, reconciliations, corporate actions, and customer account administration. Collaborate with global teams and external stakeholders to maintain accurate operations and improve processes.

What you'll do

• Manage post-trade processing, clearing, settlement, securities delivery, cash movements, and reconciliations.
• Administer customer account opening and ongoing account maintenance.
• Oversee customer asset segregation and statutory books, statements, and regulatory reports.
• Process corporate actions, including dividends, stock splits, shareholder benefits, and related withholding operations.
• Coordinate with counterparties, clearing institutions, custodians, and other stakeholders.
• Handle and escalate operational issues, exceptions, and trade discrepancies.
• Improve procedures, operational processes, and internal control frameworks.

What you'll need

• At least 3 years of hands-on Japanese equity back-office experience at a securities firm.
• Knowledge of the Japanese securities market and clearing and settlement framework, including JASDEC.
• Experience with or knowledge of statutory books and regulatory reporting.
• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately and take initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• JSDA Internal Control Manager qualification.
• Knowledge of NISA and specified brokerage accounts.
• Japanese and foreign equities middle- or back-office experience.
• Experience launching services or improving operational frameworks.
• Startup experience or experience improving efficiency through system changes.

Details

• Full-time employee.
• Remote in Japan with in-office attendance around 3 times per week for system access.