Job Title

Collateral Management Analyst / Associate / Senior Associate

About Us

The Middle Office Department is a key component of the Finance Division, closely collaborating with both Front and Back Offices, as well as our international locations. Our department is responsible for ensuring that all trades are accurately reflected in our systems, controlling securities, funds, and collateral movements, and performing valuations to maintain a healthy management framework.

In addition to being a valuable business partner for the Front Office, we also play a crucial role in risk management by providing advice and guidance when necessary, ultimately driving business competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily margin call processes primarily performed in India.
• Margin call process for Bond Repo trades
• Collateral management for CCP trades
• Correspondence to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• CSA review for new counterparties, working closely with other departments on new business initiatives or requirements
• Participate in various projects, including system enhancements and business requirements

About the Role

Collateral management is a critical post-trading function that has garnered constant attention in the financial industry due to increasing regulatory pressure. The Collateral Management team in Tokyo oversees and monitors all collateral-related services, including ISDA CSA (Initial Margin and Variation Margin), central counterparty (CCP) clearing, repo margin, structured funding, and more.

The team supports Global Markets business, which includes wholesale and retail businesses. Candidates will be expected to stay up-to-date on current changes in regulations or business trends and participate or lead in various projects, including current process changes using digital tools.

Requirements

Mandatory

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a financial institution, preferably with experience in derivatives operations or collateral management
• Proficiency in business-level Japanese and English (essential for job duties, but also opportunities for improvement after joining)
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• A curious and proactive person with strong problem-solving skills, able to take the initiative to resolve issues and explore new approaches
• A logical thinker with excellent communication skills and high attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience participating in projects, particularly system enhancements and UAT
• Knowledge of ISDA CSA, GMRA, JSDA-based Repo agreements
• Familiarity with VBA, RPA, Power BI

Location

Nihonbashi, Tokyo