We are seeking a Trade Support Specialist - Operations to join the Trade & Fund Support Team within the Operations department. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with experience in trade support or fund accounting within an asset management setting. The role offers a chance to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operational processes.

As a Trade Support Specialist , you will be a key contributor to the day-to-day operational processes of the Trade & Fund Support Team. You will use your experience in trade support and/or fund accounting to help manage and enhance workflows, support trade matching, settlement, and reconciliation processes, and work with multiple teams both domestically and internationally.

• Support daily operational activities within the Trade & Fund Support team, leveraging your experience in trade support and fund accounting.
• Collaborate with key internal teams (Sales, Product, Investment, Reporting) and external teams (such as Custodian Banks, Trust Banks, Fund Service Providers, Auditors, etc.) to ensure accurate trade processing.
• Work with external contributors, including market information vendors and system vendors, to facilitate smooth operations.
• Ensure accurate position reconciliation between internal and external systems, onboarding, account setup, and trade matching.
• Utilize market information systems (e.g., Bloomberg, Eikon) to monitor and report data accurately.
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and accuracy of trade support and operational processes.

• Proven experience in a Trade Support role within an asset management company, especially in relation to investment trust funds, pension funds, and other financial instruments such as equity, bonds, options, futures, and foreign exchange.
• Experience with fund accounting and knowledge of financial instruments is a plus.
• Strong understanding of OTC products and experience with ISDA documentation is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in market information systems such as Bloomberg or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills , with VBA skills considered a strong advantage.
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English are required for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, diverse team within a fast-paced and rewarding environment. The role provides a chance to further develop your operational expertise in asset management while working alongside global teams and external partners. By joining, you will be part of a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, helping to foster growth, collaboration, and innovation. If you're looking to expand your skills and make an impact in a leading asset management organization, this role offers you the platform to do so.