Senior IT Business Analyst Global Markets FX & Derivatives Support (Japanenese & English Bilingual)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FX and derivatives systems within financial services
• Strong product knowledge in FX including Spot, Forward, NDF, Options, and Swaps
• Experience with money market products like CDs, CPs, and time deposits
• Working knowledge of repo/reverse repo and securities trading workflows
• Solid understanding of trade lifecycle events from entry to collateral
• Familiarity with front-office or trading support systems, especially SMBC FOX and OBS
• Fluency in Japanese and English for global stakeholder support
• Excellent communication skills for high-pressure environments
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior IT Business Analyst for Global Markets Sales and Trading teams
• Act as the primary liaison between traders, operations, and technology teams
• Analyze and troubleshoot production issues affecting trading and booking systems
• Support user inquiries related to trade entry, pricing, and lifecycle events
• Collaborate with global teams for timely escalation of critical issues
• Contribute to system stability and operational efficiency across FX, derivatives, and securities platforms

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic trading environment
• Engagement with global teams and stakeholders
• Chance to enhance system stability and operational efficiency
• Exposure to a variety of financial products and trading workflows
• Development of strong analytical and troubleshooting skills