KYC & Sales Support Specialist (Japanese Speaking)

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a KYC & Sales Support Specialist who speaks Japanese. This role involves managing KYC documentation and supporting credit applications, with hybrid working arrangements. Successful candidates will have strong teamwork skills and proficiency in both Japanese and English. A solid command of Microsoft Office is required, along with experience in financial institutions being a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial institutions or familiarity with loan documentation is a plus.
• Strong teamwork skills and market awareness.
• Proficiency in Japanese and English (spoken and written) is essential.
• Solid command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing deal introductions and internal credit ratings.
• Manage and update Know Your Client (KYC) documentation.
• Prepare and review credit rating applications.

Skills

Proficiency in Japanese

Proficiency in English

Strong teamwork skills

Market awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: Financial Institution

Position: KYC & Sales Support Specialist (Japanese Speaking)

Location: London (hybrid working)

Employment type: Agency worker

Salary: GBP35K (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Deal Support

• Assist in preparing deal introductions, internal credit ratings, and applications for transactions led by senior team members.
• Support HQ in preparing credit applications and related documentation.

Execution & Monitoring

• Manage and update Know Your Client (KYC) documentation for existing clients.
• Prepare and review credit rating applications.
• Monitor borrower projects, including reviewing financial results, covenant compliance, and internal ratings.
• Maintain and circulate covenant checklists, ensuring timely updates and compliance.
• Conduct monitoring for investment projects.
• Investigate and report any irregularities in borrower performance.

Administrative & Coordination Tasks

• Support internal applications for business travel, entertainment expenses, and reimbursements.
• Assist in planning external events, workshops, and training sessions.
• Manage confidentiality agreements and liaise with middle and back office teams.
• Handle other tasks as assigned by the Head of the department.

Potential Future Responsibilities

Subject to performance and business needs, the role may expand to include:

• Meeting coordination and internal briefing preparation.
• Subscription management for industry data services.
• Cross-team collaboration for internal reviews.
• Processing travel and entertainment expense claims.
• Supporting general expense claim procedures.

Requirements

• Experience in financial institutions or familiarity with loan documentation is a plus.
• Strong teamwork skills and market awareness.
• Proficiency in Japanese and English (spoken and written) is essential.
• Solid command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.