Global Mobility Specialist

Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. in New York is seeking a bilingual Japanese-English Global Mobility Specialist to support international assignments and mobility operations. You will liaise with HR teams in the U.S.

and Tokyo, manage payroll, immigration, benefits, and tax processes, and work with external providers to ensure compliance and efficient service delivery. The role requires advanced Japanese, 5–7 years in Global Mobility, and strong collaboration across cultures and time zones.

Qualifications

• Advanced Japanese language proficiency required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in HR/Global Mobility.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, accounting, and tax.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong MS Office skills and HR/payroll applications.
• Attention to detail and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to communicate across levels and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll activities for international assignees, including regular pay, allowances, expenses, gross-ups, and shadow payroll for Japan.
• Coordinate with external payroll and tax providers to ensure U.S. tax compliance and year‑end adjustments.
• Process journal entries, reconcile expatriate accounts monthly, respond to Finance inquiries.
• Manage the full lifecycle of international assignments: relocation, immigration, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and tax filing.
• Maintain current records of assignee information: immigration status, leases, and dependents.
• Administer expatriate benefit plans and handle enrollment, coverage, and claims.
• Review invoices from service providers, tax authorities, and internal customers; coordinate with Finance AP/AR.
• Generate inter‑company invoices and monitor payments with Finance teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve Global Mobility processes, controls, and service delivery.
• Support HR administrative activities and participate in related projects.

Skills

Japanese language

HR/Global Mobility

HRIS

Payroll

Tax compliance

MS Office

Confidentiality

Communication

Cross-cultural

Tools

HRIS

Job description

About Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc.:

Incorporated in 1964, Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. (“DCMA”) is a New York-based registered securities broker‑dealer, a futures commission merchant, a primary dealer of U.S. Treasury securities, and a member of the New York Stock Exchange and other major U.S. exchanges. Our main focus is on the sales and trading of Japanese, Asian, and U.S. equities, fixed income instruments, financial futures, and investment banking for institutional customers. DCMA’s ultimate parent company is Daiwa Securities Group Inc., one of the largest brokerage and financial services groups in Japan.

Position Summary:

DCMA is seeking a bilingual (Japanese‑English) Global Mobility Specialist to join our Human Resources team in New York. In this role, you will provide effective Global Mobility and International Assignment support to DCMA and its affiliates. The role serves as a key liaison among HR teams in the U.S. and Tokyo, managers, and external service providers. Drawing on knowledge of accounting, HRIS, and global mobility practices, the position helps strengthen Global Mobility operations and supports broader HR processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end payroll activities for international assignees, including regular pay, allowances, miscellaneous expenses, gross‑ups, and shadow payroll for Japan salary, bonus, and retirement funds.
• Partner with external payroll and tax service providers to support compliance with U.S. tax requirements, including year‑end adjustments.
• Process journal entries, reconcile expatriate accounts monthly, and respond to Finance inquiries.
• Administer the full lifecycle of international assignments, including relocation, immigration, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and tax filing processes.
• Ensure accurate and current records of international assignee information, including immigration status, residential lease agreements, and dependent information.
• Administer expatriate benefit plans, including enrollment, coverage, and claim‑related issues.
• Evaluate and process external and inter‑company invoices from service providers, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders, in collaboration with Finance AP.
• Generate inter‑company invoices and monitor payments in collaboration with Finance AR.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external service providers to identify opportunities to improve Global Mobility processes, documentation, controls, and service delivery.
• Support HR administrative activities and contribute to other projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Japanese language proficiency required
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in HR/Global Mobility, with an understanding of international business operations
• Specific experience with HRIS systems, payroll, accounting, and tax
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as applications related to human resources, benefits, and payroll administration
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and attention to sensitive matters

Company Culture and Benefits

Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. has a vibrant company culture made up of a diverse team of professionals. We seek to foster an atmosphere in which our employees understand, respect, and inspire each other. We will continue to build a culture that encourages everyone at DCMA to take pride in their work. How we work — individually, with each other, and with our communities — is just as important as what we do and shapes who we are as an organization.

Our people are our most important asset, and as a result, we offer a competitive and robust total rewards package which includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Ancillary Insurance (Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short & Long‑term Disability)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA and HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Family building benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Professional development, educational assistance and training programs
• Community Engagement Programs

DCMA has a hybrid work program in place, with opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role and needs of your department. This was implemented to provide operational efficiency while simultaneously giving employees flexibility. At a minimum, employees are expected to work in the office three days per week.

DCMA provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. DCMA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, or other attributes protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.