An established IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Bilingual IT-Business Coordinator / Senior Consultant to support technology initiatives and business operations within the Global Markets division of a major financial institution.
The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between business users and technology teams, supporting system strategy, project implementation, business process improvements, and ongoing operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between Global Markets business units and IT teams to support business operations and technology initiatives.
- Lead and coordinate system enhancement projects, business process improvements, and ongoing production support.
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, including preparation of Business Requirement Documents (BRDs).
- Translate business requirements into functional and system specifications.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test scenario development and issue resolution.
- Support Front Office users, including Sales & Trading teams, by identifying and implementing technology solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Risk Management, Back Office, and other departments.
- Support technology projects involving trading capabilities, risk management systems, and operational workflow enhancements.
- Identify opportunities to improve business efficiency and support revenue-generating activities through technology.
- Promote process automation, AI-enabled solutions, and other emerging technologies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Facilitate communication between domestic and overseas stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT projects within the banking or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of capital markets and Global Markets business operations.
- Hands-on experience gathering business requirements, preparing BRDs, and coordinating UAT.
- Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience translating business requirements into system specifications.
- Knowledge of Treasury and financial markets products, including Bonds, Repo, FX, Electronic FX, Derivatives, and Money Market instruments.
- Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical teams.
- Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing end-to-end IT projects, from requirements gathering through implementation and production rollout.
- Experience supporting Front Office, Sales & Trading, or Global Markets business units in an IT Project Management, PMO, or Business Analyst capacity.
- Experience coordinating projects involving international teams and multiple business functions.
- Familiarity with AI applications, workflow automation, and emerging technologies in financial services.
Additional Information
- Onsite attendance is required four days per week at the Manhattan office.
- Occasional meetings outside standard business hours may b
