A growing energy and commodities broker in Tokyo is seeking an Operations Specialist to manage settlement operations related to electricity trading, OTC transactions, and associated financial products.
This role is critical to ensuring accurate and efficient execution of trade settlements across Japan's rapidly evolving power market. You will work closely with Trading, Risk, Finance, and IT teams while contributing to operational improvements and regulatory compliance in a dynamic energy trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify, approve, and correct transaction data within internal systems
- Prepare and coordinate trade confirmations and manage counterparty signature processes
- Validate incoming invoices and prepare outgoing invoices
- Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, including root-cause analysis and prevention measures
- Execute settlement processes for power market and OTC transactions
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
- Develop tools and process improvements to enhance settlement efficiency
- Ensure compliance with market regulations and trading rules
- Collaborate closely with Trading, Risk Management, Finance, and IT teams
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience or strong understanding of settlement and clearing processes for FX, commodities, derivatives, or related financial instruments
- Ability to interpret contractual terms related to settlement, clearing, and payment structures
- Practical experience supporting financial transaction lifecycle management
Soft Skills:
- Strong Excel skills including data analysis functions (SQL knowledge is a plus)
- High attention to detail with strong commitment to data accuracy
- Analytical mindset with ability to resolve operational discrepancies
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent level required
- English: Business-level proficiency required
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in power markets, electricity trading, or energy-related operations
- Familiarity with Japan's liberalised energy market structure
About the Company
Our client is a Japan-based energy and commodities trading firm backed by major global utilities. The company operates across domestic and international energy markets and plays a key role in portfolio optimisation and supply stability. As Japan's power market continues to liberalise and increase in complexity, the organisation is expanding its trading and operational capabilities as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Exposure to Japan's dynamic and expanding energy trading market
- Opportunity to develop deep expertise in settlement and commodities operations
- Collaborative, cross-functional working environment
- Brand new office and long-term hybrid working model
- Stable and growing business with global backing
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