Financial Services Technology Consultant Tokyo - DX & AI

Join a growing professional services firm in Tokyo as a Financial Services Technology Consultant, helping leading banks, insurance companies, and securities firms transform their technology strategies and business operations.

In this role, you will work on IT strategy, large-scale system modernisation, digital transformation, project management, generative AI, and data analytics initiatives.

This opportunity is particularly attractive to professionals from financial institutions, IT consulting firms, and system integrators (SIers) who want to transition into strategic consulting or expand their expertise in emerging technologies.

With opportunities available at Consultant, Senior Consultant, Manager, and Senior Manager levels, you will also have the chance to contribute to new service development and organisational growth within an expanding consulting practice.

Key responsiblities

• IT Strategy & Technology Roadmaps: Develop IT strategies, system modernisation plans, and technology roadmaps aligned with the business objectives of banks, insurance companies, and securities firms.
• Core Banking & System Modernisation: Support large-scale legacy system replacement, next-generation architecture design, system integration, and migration projects within financial institutions.
• Digital Transformation & Business Process Improvement: Drive DX initiatives, streamline business processes, and support the development of innovative digital financial services.
• Project Management & PMO: Lead or support complex technology implementation projects, managing project planning, progress tracking, risk identification, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination.
• Generative AI & AI Strategy: Identify AI use cases within financial services, develop AI adoption roadmaps, and support the implementation of data-driven business solutions.
• Data Analytics & Financial Risk Modelling: Apply machine learning, advanced analytics, and customer behaviour analysis to improve financial risk models, business decision-making, and operational performance.
• New Service Development & Practice Growth: Contribute to developing consulting solutions, building internal knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and supporting the expansion of the consulting practice.
• Client & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with financial institutions, technology specialists, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

Manager / Senior Manager: Proven experience in consulting, business transformation, technology strategy, or large-scale project management, with expertise in at least one relevant area.

• Financial Services Consulting: Experience delivering business transformation, IT strategy, or system modernisation projects within a consulting firm.
• Financial Institution Technology Leadership: Experience leading IT planning, system development, new service initiatives, or large-scale technology projects within banks, insurance companies, securities firms, or related financial organisations.
• Core System Modernisation: Experience managing major financial services system replacement projects, including next-generation architecture planning and implementation.
• AI & Data Governance: Experience implementing artificial intelligence solutions, developing AI adoption strategies, or establishing data governance frameworks.

Consultant / Senior Consultant: Relevant professional experience or specialist expertise in at least one of the following areas.

• IT Consulting Experience: Experience supporting financial institutions through technology consulting, system implementation, or digital transformation projects.
• Financial Institution IT Experience: Experience in IT planning, system strategy, technology implementation, or project delivery within a financial institution or financial services company.
• SIer & System Development Experience: Experience in upstream system development processes, including requirements definition, or PM/PL responsibilities on financial services technology projects.
• AI & Data Science Expertise: A master's degree in AI, data science, or a related field, or practical experience in data analytics, machine learning, or advanced analytical solutions.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify complex challenges, develop hypotheses, and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with clients, technology specialists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information and analytical findings clearly to stakeholders with different levels of technical understanding.
• Strong interest in financial services, emerging technologies, and digital innovation, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with enthusiasm for developing new services, improving existing processes, and contributing to organisational growth.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and leadership potential when working on complex financial services transformation projects.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native-level
• English: Intermediate (Business-level welcome)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Global Collaboration Experience: Previous experience working with overseas offices, international project teams, or multinational financial institutions.
• Financial Services Industry Knowledge: Understanding of banking, insurance, securities, and financial services operations, business processes, and technology systems.
• Cloud & Data Technologies: Experience with cloud computing, enterprise data platforms, data architecture, or modern technology infrastructure.
• Generative AI & Machine Learning: Practical experience implementing generative AI solutions, machine learning models, advanced analytics, or data science applications.
• Large-Scale Project Management: Experience managing complex technology projects, leading teams, and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Technology Consulting Experience: Previous involvement in IT strategy, digital transformation, or technology advisory projects for financial institutions.

About the Company

Our client is a professional services and consulting firm specialising in financial services technology, digital transformation, and business innovation.

By combining deep financial industry expertise with advanced technology capabilities, the firm helps banks, insurance companies, securities firms, and other financial institutions address complex business challenges and modernise their operations.

Its consulting services cover IT strategy, enterprise system modernisation, digital transformation, generative AI, data analytics, and technology implementation, supporting clients from initial strategic planning through execution.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Remote work opportunities, flexible working hours, and a casual dress environment, with minimal overtime.
• Financial Services Technology Expertise: Strengthen your knowledge of banking, insurance, and securities systems while developing expertise in IT strategy and digital transformation.
• Strategic Consulting Opportunities: Transition from system development or IT implementation into upstream consulting activities, including technology strategy, business planning, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• AI & Data Innovation: Work on emerging technology initiatives involving generative AI, machine learning, data analytics, and financial risk modelling.
• Diverse Financial Industry Projects: Gain exposure to transformation initiatives across banks, insurance providers, securities firms, and other financial institutions.
• Career Development & Progression: Develop consulting, project leadership, and technology advisory capabilities, with opportunities to progress into senior consulting and management roles.
• Growing Consulting Practice: Contribute to new consulting service development, internal knowledge building, talent development, and organisational expansion.
• Consulting Career Transition: Professionals from financial institutions and SIers may have opportunities to move into consulting roles by leveraging their existing technology and industry expertise.

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