A leading global financial services firm is seeking an experienced Operations Settlement AVP to manage fixed income settlement operations in Tokyo. This role is central to ensuring accurate and timely settlement delivery while driving operational excellence, process optimization, and strong risk control across a complex securities business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and offshore teams in a fast-moving investment banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily fixed income settlement operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory and internal control standards.
- Lead process optimization initiatives, productivity reviews, and cost efficiency improvements across settlement workflows.
- Support new product launches through due diligence, workflow design, testing coordination, and operational readiness.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues, coordinating resolution with internal teams, clients, and overseas offices.
- Oversee offshore service delivery through governance meetings, SLA monitoring, performance reviews, and issue remediation.
- Drive operational risk management, including control reviews, issue management, audit support, and continuous process enhancement.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Hands-on experience in fixed income settlement and back-office operations.
- Strong knowledge of securities products including government bonds, foreign bonds, and structured instruments.
- Experience working in regulated financial services environments with strong control standards.
Soft Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities across internal and external teams.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to resolve issues efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Exposure to offshore service delivery models or global operating structures.
- Experience supporting process transformation or operational improvement initiatives.
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognized financial services institution operating complex securities businesses. The firm places strong emphasis on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk governance, offering an environment where professionals can take ownership and contribute to continuous improvement.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation package (¥8M-¥11M).
- High ownership role with direct impact on settlement operations and risk controls.
- Opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders and global offices.
- Flexible working style including remote work, flex time, minimal overtime, and casual dress code.
- Dynamic environment with strong focus on operational transformation and growth.
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