Jobs in Japan
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
CitibankThis is an entry-level to junior opportunity within Citi's Data and Regulatory Operations team in Tokyo, focused on maintaining the accuracy of security, pricing, and account data that supports financial operations across the business. In this role, you will apply your Japanese reading skills to interpret prospectuses and securities documents, and use English to coordinate with international teams — both skills used in practical, day-to-day tasks rather than as standalone requirements. No prior experience in reference data is required; what matters is attention to detail, comfort with structured data work, and the ability to communicate across teams. Responsibilities include registering and maintaining security, pricing, and customer account data across multiple systems, checking for accuracy and completeness at each step; reading Japanese-language prospectuses and securities offering materials to extract relevant data points for reference data entry and upkeep; communicating with international operations and system teams in English to align on data processes and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner; spotting data quality issues and taking steps to correct them; sharing knowledge and providing clear guidance to less experienced team members; tracking assigned project tasks and coordinating with team members to meet agreed timelines; and promptly flagging compliance or control concerns to ensure day-to-day data decisions remain within applicable regulatory and policy standards.
- Native-level Japanese reading proficiency, with the ability to work through detailed financial documents such as prospectuses and securities offering materials. - English communication skills sufficient for written and verbal coordination with overseas operations and system teams. - Up to 2 years of experience in client, counterparty, or account data management within a financial services organization. - Ability to review data carefully, identify gaps or errors, and propose clear steps to address them. - A practical understanding of what accurate data means for downstream processes, and a commitment to maintaining that standard. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Comfortable speaking in Japanese in a team setting for daily collaboration and discussion. - A financial services qualification such as the Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ) or equivalent — candidates currently studying toward this are also welcome to apply. - Some familiarity with how reference or market data is used within financial markets, even if gained through study rather than direct work experience. - Experience working across more than one team or system in an operational environment, even at a junior level.
- A hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you a structured routine with built-in flexibility. - Structured learning and development programmes from the start, covering financial markets, data governance, and operational best practices — no prior specialist knowledge required to begin. - Regular collaboration with international teams across Asia, EMEA, and the Americas, giving you genuine global working experience from your base in Tokyo. - Clear career progression pathways within Data and Regulatory Operations, with the opportunity to take on more responsibility as your confidence and expertise grow. - A central Tokyo location (Otemachi) with a supportive team environment where accuracy and initiative are recognized.
