JAPANESE SPEAKING Assistant Manager, Operations Department in London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Japanese Speaking Assistant Manager for their Operations Department. The role involves supporting business operations, acting as a liaison to optimise processes, and analysing data to recommend solutions. Candidates must demonstrate business fluency in Japanese and possess experience in financial operations. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements after probation.

Qualifications

• Business fluency in Japanese is essential.
• Experience as a Business Operations Analyst in financial institutions is required.
• Understanding of multicultural work environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support BAU and troubleshoot settlement issues.
• Act as liaison to optimise processes and workflows.
• Assist the Senior Manager to improve efficiency.

Skills

Business fluency in Japanese

Experience as a Business Operations Analyst

Experience in organisational back-office functions

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in office software

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title

Japanese Speaking Assistant Manager, Operations Department

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and enhance business‑as‑usual (BAU) by understanding internal policy & procedure (P&P), identifying pain points, troubleshooting settlement issues, analysing data, recommending solutions and updates to workflows. Prepare reports, management information packs, and documentation.
• Act as liaison with Head Office (HO) and external/internal parties to optimise processes, systems, and workflows to achieve measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency and performance.
• Assist the Senior Manager to improve company efficiency and effectiveness by analysing data, providing assistance, and recommending solutions based on identified pain points.
• Bridge the gap between strategic goals and daily operations, focusing on process optimisation and workflow improvements.

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Business fluency in Japanese.
• Previous experience as a Business Operations Analyst in financial institutions, with practical knowledge of financial operations.
• Some experience in organisational back‑office functions.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of multicultural work environments.
• Proficiency in office software, including Excel and Word.

Additional Details

Salary: Competitive

Hybrid after probation

Full‑time, Permanent

Start: ASAP

Working hours: 09:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Application

Please send your CV as a Word document. If selected, you will be contacted within 7 days. Applications are considered only if you are eligible to work in the UK and can provide relevant supporting documentation.

Equal Opportunity

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