The role leads Citi’s Fixed Income Middle Office function in Japan, overseeing trade support, transaction processing, reconciliations, settlement, controls, and operational risk across markets products. Candidates typically need substantial experience in fixed income markets operations, strong knowledge of trade lifecycles and regulatory controls, and proven leadership in a large financial institution. Fluency in Japanese and English, excellent stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to manage teams, automation, process improvements, and regional initiatives are expected. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with front office, technology, risk, compliance, and global operations teams while maintaining high standards of accuracy, governance, and client service.
Citi is a global financial institution headquartered in New York, serving corporations, governments, investors, and individuals in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions. Its businesses include corporate and commercial banking, investment banking, markets, treasury and trade solutions, private banking, and consumer financial services. Citi’s Markets division supports clients across foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and related capital-markets products. In Japan, the bank operates mainly from Tokyo and provides institutional banking, securities, markets, and transaction services to domestic and international clients. The company places significant emphasis on risk management, regulatory compliance, technology, operational resilience, and global connectivity. Employees typically work in multicultural, highly structured environments, with opportunities to collaborate across regions and develop expertise in financial markets and banking operations.
Japan offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. The culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, and professional reliability; business communication can be formal, and Japanese ability is often advantageous. Lifestyle ranges from busy metropolitan living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with excellent public transport, healthcare, food, and safety. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or Highly Skilled Professional visa. Relocation usually involves securing a Certificate of Eligibility, arranging housing, registering an address, and obtaining health insurance and a residence card. Japan has four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—plus Okinawa and many smaller islands. Tokyo is the main international career hub, though living costs are higher than in regional cities.
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