Operations Assistant

Starr Underwriting; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management company in London is seeking an Operations Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting accounting and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and must be fluent in Japanese and business-level English. Join a collaborative team environment in the heart of London with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
• Ability to communicate with legal and compliance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting activities including communications and reporting.
• Assist with compliance activities and maintain documentation.
• Contribute to operational areas like Risk Management and Internal Audit.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication in Japanese

Communication in English

Job description

We have the opportunity for an Operations Assistant to join our Tokio Marine Asset Management (TMAM) team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the COO, this role will support a wide range of compliance, accounting, and operational activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of the business and alignment with regulatory requirements.

This role includes responsibility for:

• Supporting accounting activities including communications, reporting, and maintaining documentation aligned with our accounting framework
• Supporting compliance activities including communications, reporting, and maintaining documentation aligned with our compliance framework
• Assisting with accounting-related communications, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Supporting all members of the team and other group companies by assembling reports, making proposals, arranging meetings to help fulfil requests and assisting in related services
• Ensuring business operations being complied with the FCA requirements and other relevant regulations
• Contributing to broader operational areas such as:
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Audit
  • IT and Facilities coordination
  • Liaison with group companies, including Tokyo Head Office
  • General office administration
    

The successful candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word, and be comfortable working with numbers. Native-level Japanese and business-level English are essential, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages, including with legal and compliance professionals. We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Please note we are working directly with TMAM on the recruitment for this role. You can learn more about TMAM at TOKIO MARINE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Be part of a small but tight-knit team in the heart of the City of London, where there are opportunities for both personal and professional development. Work in an inclusive, collaborative and friendly atmosphere to help drive our business forward.