Business Analyst (Japanese Speaking)

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Company:Japanese IT Consulting Firm

Location:London, UK

Salary:Up to ¥12,000,000 (approximately £60,000)

Start Date:January 2025

Client’s Business Areas:

• Corporate Lending:Bilateral and syndicated loans
• Market Transactions:Foreign exchange, interest rates, bonds (spot and derivatives)
• Funds and Securities Settlement

Project Support Areas:

• Business processes and operations in the above areas
• Automation of the above operations
• PMO roles in system implementation projects (PMO experience alone is insufficient)
• Business Analyst roles (requirements gathering, UAT planning, test support, project promotion)

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Position Level:Senior Consultant to Manager
• Experience:Minimum 5-6 years in relevant roles
• Industry Experience:At least 2-3 years in similar roles within a major bank
• Consulting/Integrator Experience:2-3 years on the delivery side of similar projects
• Language Skills:Bilingual in Japanese and English (TOEIC score of 900+ preferred, some interviews will be conducted in English)
• Ideal Background:Experience transitioning from a major bank to a delivery-side role with project experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage business processes and operations in corporate lending, market transactions, and funds/securities settlement.
• Lead automation initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Oversee system implementation projects as a PMO, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
• Act as a Business Analyst, handling requirements gathering, UAT planning, test support, and project promotion.

Achievements and Skills:

• Proven track record in managing and improving business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual environment.

If you are a dynamic professional with a strong background in IT consulting and a passion for driving business improvements, we would love to hear from you!