PPB-MO Trade Support in Tokyo

PPB-MO Trade Support in Tokyo

Category

Middle Office / Product Control

Salary

8-13 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-05-09

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

STULL19955

Company Description

This leading global financial services firm, with assets of over $1 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries, is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, and business. This firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients.

Responsibilities

*Daily communication with the trading desk (who sit opposite the MO)
*Daily control/reconciliation/substantiation checks for all trading activity (e.g., confirmation with counterparts both verbal and written)
*Contribution to global initiatives across PPB group
*Active contribution to projects regarding new products, systems enhancements and processes, acting as a cover for other team members, input into contingency planning
*Daily P&L production and substantiation
*Validation and reporting of risk positions
*Analysis of Cash predictions and funding requirements

Requirements

*Dynamic, diligent and quickly learning on the job who enjoys working in a fast-paced, global business with a focus on delivering on-time results
*Essential experience in fixed income market and product knowledge including settlement
*Previous experience working within a Middle Office, Product Control, IT or similar support environment
*Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Excel (e.g. VBA)
*Educated to degree level
*The position will have a balance of teamwork and independent work
*Candidate should possess working knowledge of fixed income products (Swaps, Swaptions, FX, JGBs, Options, Futures)
*2-4 years of experience in the financial industry and experienced enough to take ownership of tasks and follow-up until resolution
*Show sound time management, ability to multi-task and embrace change in the working environment
*Must have strong oral and written communication skills in English (Japanese language skills a plus)
*Experience in guiding or leading staff

Additional Notes

Remuneration: 8-13 M JPY