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CitibankThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
Join Citi's Custody Operations team in Tokyo and take ownership of Japanese securities settlement at one of the highest transaction volumes in the Japanese market. Sitting within Transaction Management, this role covers the full settlement cycle for both equity and fixed income securities, serving Japan-resident and non-resident institutional clients including global investors, financial institutions, and domestic securities firms. This is an opportunity to build lasting expertise in securities settlement while contributing directly to a team that operates at the scale and speed of one of the world's leading financial institutions.
- Between 3 and 10 years of securities settlement or middle office operations experience at a bank, securities firm, or financial institution. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks accurately and on time in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. - Control-oriented approach to daily operational tasks, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. - Languages: Japanese (native or fluent) and English (business level) are both required. - Comfortable using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve daily productivity, automate routine tasks, and support decision-making. - Proficient in MS Office applications, with competency in Excel and other standard business tools. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with Japanese equity and/or fixed income products in a settlement or middle office context. - Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives, with the ability to identify operational inefficiencies and propose practical solutions. - Familiarity with AI-driven workflow automation or experience integrating AI tools into operational processes. - Basic knowledge of accounting principles or securities operations regulations in the Japanese market.
- Work within one of the highest settlement volume operations in Japan, gaining hands-on experience with complex, large-scale transaction management across equity and fixed income securities. - Access Citi's global network across more than 100 markets, collaborating with colleagues and clients across multiple regions and business lines. - Benefit from a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, supporting a productive and sustainable work-life balance. - Grow your skills through access to learning and development programmes, including training on AI tools and emerging technologies used in modern financial operations. - Build deep, specialist expertise in Japanese securities settlement operations alongside strong product knowledge across both equity and fixed income asset classes — creating a strong foundation for long-term career progression within Citi's global Securities Services business.
