[Japanese & English speaking] Service Delivery Management - AVP - Working with major Japanese B[...]

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Service Delivery Management Assistant Vice President to lead algorithmic trading system projects and optimize infrastructure in a hybrid work environment. The role requires significant experience in IT within banking, solid project management skills, and proficiency in Japanese and English for cross-regional collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive paid leave days

Private medical insurance

Access to learning and development opportunities

Ambitious remuneration package

Qualifications

• Proven project management skills with Agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in delivering full development lifecycles and building scalable infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of FX and derivative trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of algorithmic trading systems.
• Manage full project lifecycles and collaborate with global stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Proficiency in Japanese and English

Significant experience in IT within the banking/trading industry

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II

Job description

Company Overview

A company in the financial services industry is hiring for a Service Delivery Management Assistant Vice President position. This role offers exciting opportunities to work on diverse projects and initiatives, supporting clients in their transition to a sustainable future.

Job Description

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of algorithmic trading systems for the eFX business.

• Build and scale technical infrastructure to support business growth across the EMEA region.

• Manage full project lifecycles using Agile and waterfall methodologies.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across Japan, EMEA, and the Americas to align project goals and execution.

• Ensure solutions meet business needs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., MiFID II).

• Provide operational support and incident response as needed, without compromising strategic initiatives.
  

Qualifications

Proficiency in both Japanese and English for effective stakeholder communication.

• Significant experience in IT within the banking/trading industry.

• Strong knowledge of FX and derivative trading systems.

• Proven project management skills with experience in Agile and waterfall methodologies.

• Experience in delivering full development lifecycles and building scalable infrastructure.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II.

• Experience in cross-regional collaboration and stakeholder management.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• High level of integrity, adaptability, and self-motivation.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• Competitive paid leave days.

• Private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance.

• Robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression.

• Ambitious remuneration package.

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