Head of Equity Middle Office

• Lead and manage a team of Equity Middle Office professionals in Japan, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement strategic objectives for the Japan Equity Middle Office, aligning with global Markets Operations goals and local business priorities
• Oversee workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and succession planning
• Ensure robust and efficient post-trade processing, including trade capture, validation, confirmation, affirmation, and settlement instruction for all Japanese equity and equity derivative products
• Oversee daily reconciliation processes and ensure timely resolution of all breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies
• Manage and optimize workflows to maximize Straight-Through Processing (STP) rates and minimize manual intervention
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Japan-based Equity trading desks, acting as a trusted operational advisor and partner
• Serve as a key operational contact for institutional clients, custodians, and external counterparties
• Own and manage the operational risk profile for the Japan Equity Middle Office, ensuring robust controls are in place and actively monitored
• Lead participation in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and external reviews, providing comprehensive responses and ensuring timely remediation of any findings
• Identify, champion, and lead change-the-bank initiatives and strategic projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving the control environment
• Partner with Technology to drive infrastructure improvements, system enhancements, and automation efforts.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Equity Middle Office, Operations Management, or Trade Support, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity within a global investment bank or major financial institution in Japan
• Deep expertise in Japanese equity markets, products (cash equities, equity derivatives, program trades), market structures (TSE, OSE), and post-trade infrastructure (JSCC, JASDEC, Omgeo CTM/Alert)
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex operational environments, leading process re-engineering, and delivering significant efficiency/control improvements
• Strong understanding of operational risk management frameworks and regulatory landscape in Japan
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations
• Extensive experience with Front Office trading systems, Middle Office platforms, and Back Office settlement applications
• JSDA Class 1 (Sales Representative Qualification) is a mandatory requirement
• Fluent in Japanese (both written and verbal) is essential, including business-level keigo
• Strong business-level English (both written and verbal) is required for effective communication with regional and global stakeholders.

• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP) preferred
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and motivational skills
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Global benefits designed to support well-being, growth, and work-life balance.