Officer, Markets Support Analyst (Corporate Actions), Japan, Global Markets Operations

Job Description:

Job Description:

Japan Asset Services team is responsible Corporate Actions processing for Japanese and Foreign Equity products. The role will act as a subject matter specialist, managing Corporate Actions processing and associated controls.  The position involves daily interaction with traders, stock lending counterparties, exchanges, and internal stakeholders, and covers end-to end activities including event notifications, elections, entitlement processing, client inquiries, reconciliations and issue resolution including escalation with timely manner.

Responsibilities:

* Process Corporate Action events accurately, timely, and consistently
* Maintain robust controls across all daily operational activities
* Manage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on Corporate Action matters
* Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks on a daily basis, ensuring timely clearance
* Respond promptly to client and internal inquiries and escalate issues as appropriate
* Support change initiatives by contributing to process improvements and efficiency enhancements

Requirements:

* Strong quantitative and analytical skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Strong team player with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
* High attention to detail and accuracy in task execution
* Strong control mindset with an understanding of operational risks and error impacts
* Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
* Business-level proficiency in both written and spoken English and Japanese
* Demonstrates opnness to adopting AI and new technologies to improve operational efficiency and ways of working
* Prior experience in Securities Operations is preferred 

Other Qualifications: 

∙ Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
∙ Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
∙ Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner
∙ Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
∙ Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
∙ Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world