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Job Overview

 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely settlement of Japanese equity and fixed income securities, covering both securities and cash settlement on a daily basis.
• Verify trade bookings to confirm accuracy before processing, identifying and resolving discrepancies to prevent settlement failures.
• Coordinate with internal teams, counterparties, settlement institutions, and clients to resolve transaction processing issues efficiently.
• Perform account reconciliations, regulatory controls, and record retention activities to maintain operational standards and compliance.
• Complete daily rate revaluations and prepare periodic internal and external reports, including regulatory submissions where required.
• Support asset servicing activities, including the processing of dividends, interest payments, and corporate actions on client securities holdings.
• Support managers and team members in day-to-day operations, with the ability to manage workloads and make sound decisions with limited direct supervision.
• Identify opportunities to improve settlement workflows and contribute to process efficiency initiatives across the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 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.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer

At Citi, you will be part of a global network that handles one of the highest securities settlement volumes in Japan, giving you direct access to large-scale, high-impact operations from day one. We invest in the people who deliver our business offering a working environment where performance is recognized, expertise is valued, and your development is supported for the long term.

• 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. /

Apply now to bring your securities settlement expertise to one of Citi's most significant operations in Japan and build a career at the forefront of global custody services.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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