Take the lead on securities operations transformation and project management at a leading global financial institution in Tokyo. As an Operations Project Manager, you will manage business-critical projects spanning operational change, system implementation, regulatory requirements, custody operations, and process improvement.

Working across operations, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams, you will drive projects from planning through implementation while maintaining strong operational controls and business continuity. This role offers significant exposure to both local and global stakeholders and is ideal for an experienced securities operations professional looking to lead complex transformation initiatives within an international financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead securities operations projects involving market, custody, regulatory, system, and operational changes from initial planning through successful implementation.
• Partner with technology teams and external service providers to develop, test, and implement effective system solutions.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support business teams through system changes, training, testing, and implementation.
• Review existing operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, automation, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating stakeholders, priorities, timelines, risks, dependencies, and resources to ensure successful delivery.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in securities operations, with strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle and custody operations processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational change, system implementation, or process improvement initiatives within financial services.
• Strong understanding of securities operations and the operational controls required to support complex financial transactions.
• Ability to coordinate projects across business and technology functions while managing multiple priorities, risks, and deadlines.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong project management, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across operations, technology, risk, compliance, and business functions.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and coordinating multiple teams within a global organisation.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent / Business level across written and verbal communication.
• English: Fluent / Business level across written and verbal communication.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects with offshore or overseas teams across multiple offices and time zones.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using other data analysis tools.
• Experience working within a global bank, securities firm, investment bank, or other international financial institution.
• Exposure to operational transformation, automation, regulatory change, or technology-driven improvement projects.

About the Company
Our client is a leading global financial institution with an established presence in Japan and extensive international operations.

The organisation provides an opportunity to work within a highly connected financial services environment, collaborating across securities operations, technology, risk, compliance, and business functions. Employees gain exposure to both local and global senior management while contributing to projects that strengthen operational efficiency, controls, technology, and business resilience.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• Lead high-impact securities operations and transformation projects within a major global financial institution.
• Gain broad exposure across operations, technology, risk, compliance, and business functions.
• Work closely with local and global senior management and international stakeholders.
• Benefit from remote work/WFH and flexible working arrangements, including flex time.
• Enjoy a modern working environment with minimal overtime, casual clothing, and side business opportunities.

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