Citi is seeking an Assistant Vice President or Vice President to manage its Export and Agency Finance product business in Japan. The role typically requires experience in structured finance, export credit agency transactions, banking products, client coverage, and financial analysis. Candidates should understand Japanese and international financing markets, demonstrate strong project and stakeholder-management skills, and communicate effectively with clients, lenders, government agencies, and internal teams. Responsibilities may include developing product strategy, originating and executing transactions, preparing credit materials, managing risks and documentation, and coordinating legal, compliance, operations, and relationship teams. Fluency in Japanese and English, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work across a complex global organization are likely expected.
Citi is a major global financial institution providing banking, capital-markets, treasury, trade, securities, and wealth-management services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals. Headquartered in New York, the company operates across numerous countries and connects clients to international markets through its global network. In Japan, Citi serves multinational companies, Japanese corporates, investors, and public-sector organizations with services including corporate banking, transaction banking, markets, securities services, and structured finance. Its Export and Agency Finance business supports transactions involving export credit agencies, development institutions, and strategic infrastructure or cross-border projects. Citi is known for its international scale, complex financing capabilities, and emphasis on risk management, regulatory compliance, responsible conduct, and collaboration across product and coverage teams.
Japan offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, engineering, manufacturing, consulting, healthcare, education, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. The country combines efficient public transport, excellent infrastructure, rich traditions, and modern urban life. Tokyo is the main financial center but can be expensive; regional cities generally offer lower living costs and a slower pace. Workplaces value reliability, preparation, teamwork, and respectful communication, while many international employers use English alongside Japanese. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by the employer; highly skilled applicants may qualify for faster permanent-residency pathways. Relocation requires arranging housing, registration, health insurance, banking, and tax procedures. Learning conversational Japanese is highly beneficial, even where English is used. Japan is an island nation rather than a single island, with Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Okinawa offering distinct climates and lifestyles.
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