Officer, Syndicated Loan Operations Analyst, Operations

Job Description

This role supports the administration of syndicated loans, coordinating with agents, lenders, borrowers, and internal teams. Responsibilities typically include loan and payment processing, fee calculations, reconciliations, transaction servicing, maintaining records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring procedures meet operational and regulatory standards. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in banking operations, corporate lending, loan servicing, or financial administration. Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines are important. Familiarity with syndicated lending documentation, Microsoft Excel, and banking systems is beneficial. Business-level English and Japanese communication skills may be expected for a Tokyo-based role, along with a collaborative, control-focused approach.

Company Info

Citi, formally Citibank, is the global banking business of Citigroup, a major U.S.-based financial services group. It provides corporate and institutional clients with services including transaction banking, lending, treasury, securities services, markets, and investment banking. Citi operates across numerous countries and supports multinational companies, financial institutions, governments, and investors with cross-border banking and capital-markets solutions. In Japan, the firm has a long-established presence and serves domestic and international clients through businesses such as corporate banking, markets, securities services, and operations. Citi is known for its international network, complex financial products, and focus on risk management, regulatory controls, and operational efficiency. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may collaborate with colleagues and clients across multiple time zones.

Destination Guide

Japan is an island nation made up of four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—plus many smaller islands. Tokyo, on Honshu, offers the broadest opportunities in banking, technology, consulting, manufacturing, and international business; Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka are also important employment centers. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, respect, teamwork, and careful communication, although global firms often have more international cultures. The lifestyle is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse food, seasonal festivals, and access to mountains, beaches, and hot springs. Housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with eligibility depending on qualifications and job duties; a Certificate of Eligibility is commonly obtained before arrival. Relocation planning should cover housing guarantors, health insurance, resident registration, taxes, banking, and language support. Basic Japanese remains valuable for daily life and many local workplaces.