Vice President, Securities & Derivatives Lead Analyst, Markets Operations

Job Description

This Vice President role leads securities and derivatives operations for Citi’s Markets business in Japan. Requirements typically include substantial experience in capital-markets or post-trade operations, strong knowledge of securities settlement, derivatives processing, trade lifecycle controls, reconciliations, and regulatory requirements. Experience managing risk, resolving operational issues, improving processes, and coordinating with trading, technology, legal, compliance, and global operations teams is expected. The candidate should have strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead teams and influence senior partners. Fluency in Japanese and English is likely important for the Tokyo-based position, along with sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a highly controlled, deadline-driven environment.

Company Info

Citi is a major global financial institution providing banking, capital-markets, payments, wealth-management, and corporate-finance services to individuals, businesses, governments, and institutional investors. Its Markets division supports clients through trading, securities services, foreign exchange, derivatives, financing, and risk-management solutions. Citi has operated in Japan for many decades and maintains a significant presence in Tokyo, serving multinational corporations, financial institutions, investors, and public-sector clients. The company’s operations teams are responsible for ensuring that trades and transactions are processed accurately, settled on time, and managed in line with regulatory, risk, and control standards. Citi offers an international working environment, with frequent collaboration across Asia-Pacific and global offices. Senior employees are generally expected to demonstrate sound leadership, strong governance, client awareness, and a commitment to operational resilience and continuous improvement.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in banking, technology, manufacturing, consulting, education, healthcare, tourism, and international business. Tokyo is the principal financial center and provides the widest range of roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka also have strong employment markets. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, respect for hierarchy, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. English-speaking professionals can find international roles, although Japanese ability significantly improves career prospects and daily convenience. Japan provides excellent public transport, safe cities, reliable healthcare, diverse food, and a high quality of life, but housing and living costs in Tokyo can be substantial. Foreign employees generally need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by the employer; highly skilled professionals may qualify for faster permanent-residency pathways. Relocation usually involves securing employment, arranging housing, registering locally, obtaining health insurance, and setting up banking and phone services. Learning basic Japanese is strongly recommended.