Senior IT Business Analyst Global Markets FX & Derivatives Support (Japanenese & English Bilingual)
About The Position
The Senior IT Business Analyst supports Global Markets Sales and Trading teams at a global financial institution. The role partners closely with front-office stakeholders and technology teams to support mission-critical systems for FX, derivatives, money market, and securities trading, including trade execution, booking, and lifecycle management. The position operates in a fast-paced, collaborative, detail-oriented environment and requires effective communication with traders and global stakeholders. This opportunity offers long-term contract stability in a hybrid work model and exposure to sophisticated trading systems and workflows across global markets. The role supports a globally distributed team and requires Japanese and English fluency.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience supporting FX and derivatives systems in a financial services environment.
- Strong product knowledge across FX Spot, Forward, NDF, Options, and Swaps.
- Experience supporting money market products, including CDs, CPs, and time deposits.
- Working knowledge of repo/reverse repo and securities trading workflows.
- Solid understanding of trade lifecycle events from entry and pricing through booking, settlement, and collateral.
- Fluency in both Japanese and English, with the ability to support global stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate calmly in high-pressure trading environments.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Prior exposure to front-office or trading support systems.
- Experience with SMBC FOX and OBS systems is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior IT Business Analyst supporting Global Markets Sales and Trading teams.
- Act as the primary liaison between traders, operations, and technology teams for issue analysis and resolution.
- Analyze and troubleshoot production issues affecting trading and booking systems, and facilitate their resolution.
- Support user inquiries related to trade entry, pricing, booking, and lifecycle events.
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure timely escalation and communication of critical issues.
- Contribute to system stability and operational efficiency across FX, derivatives, and securities platforms.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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