The Assistant Vice President will support FX operations within Citi’s Markets Operations team in Tokyo. Responsibilities typically include trade confirmation and settlement, payment processing, investigation and resolution of breaks, reconciliation, controls, risk management, regulatory support, and coordination with trading, technology, treasury, compliance, and external counterparties. Candidates are generally expected to have several years of experience in foreign exchange, securities, or capital-markets operations, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of operational controls and settlement practices. Fluency in Japanese and English is highly desirable, along with good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate should work independently, manage deadlines, improve processes, and demonstrate sound judgment in a controlled, highly regulated environment.
Citi, formally Citigroup Inc., is a major global financial-services company headquartered in New York. It serves corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals through businesses including banking, markets, securities services, wealth management, and consumer finance. Citi has a significant international presence and operates in Japan, supporting multinational companies and institutional clients with foreign exchange, cash management, trade finance, investment banking, custody, and markets services. The company’s Markets business connects clients to global trading and financing capabilities, while its operations teams ensure transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and risk requirements. Citi is known for its international working environment, large-scale infrastructure, and focus on control, compliance, technology, and process improvement. The Tokyo office offers opportunities for professionals interested in global markets and cross-border financial operations.
Japan offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, manufacturing, consulting, tourism, education, and international business, with Tokyo and Osaka serving as major employment centers. The workplace often values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, although global firms may have more flexible cultures. Japan combines excellent public transport, safe cities, efficient services, seasonal food, and rich traditions with relatively high housing costs in central Tokyo and a demanding work environment in some industries. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or Highly Skilled Professional visa. A job offer, passport, qualifications, and supporting company documents are normally required. Relocating employees should arrange housing, resident registration, health insurance, a bank account, and a phone after arrival. Learning practical Japanese greatly helps with daily life, workplace integration, and long-term career development.
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