シンジケートローンエージェンシー・融資事務担当（Loan Agency & Operations Analyst）

Job Description

This role supports syndicated-loan agency and lending operations for corporate and institutional clients. Responsibilities may include maintaining loan records, processing drawdowns and repayments, calculating interest and fees, coordinating with lenders and borrowers, preparing notices, reconciling transactions, and ensuring procedures meet internal controls and regulatory standards. Candidates typically need a university degree, experience in banking operations, loan administration, or corporate lending, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines accurately. Japanese and English communication skills are important because the role involves domestic and international stakeholders. Citi expects candidates to demonstrate sound judgment, teamwork, client-service awareness, Excel and systems proficiency, and a willingness to improve processes in a controlled, risk-conscious environment.

Company Info

Citigroup Inc., commonly known as Citi, is a global financial institution headquartered in New York. It provides corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, markets, transaction services, consumer banking, and wealth management in many countries. Citi has a long-established presence in Japan, serving multinational companies, financial institutions, public-sector clients, and other corporate customers. Its institutional business supports cross-border financing, treasury services, securities services, foreign exchange, and capital-markets activity. The company operates through highly controlled processes and emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk management, technology, and international teamwork. For employees, Citi can offer exposure to complex transactions, global clients, and career opportunities across banking and operations. Work in Japan may involve collaboration with colleagues across Asia-Pacific and other regions, making professional English and cultural adaptability valuable.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in banking, technology, manufacturing, consulting, logistics, tourism, and education, with Tokyo and Osaka being the largest employment centers. The culture values punctuality, preparation, respect, and reliable teamwork, while business communication is often formal. Daily life is convenient, with excellent public transportation, dependable services, and varied food and entertainment. Tokyo is international but expensive; regional cities generally offer lower housing costs and a slower pace. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work status, commonly sponsored by an employer, before starting employment. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for a points-based visa with a faster route to permanent residence. Relocation typically requires arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, banking, and a phone contract. Learning practical Japanese is strongly recommended, even when the workplace uses English. Japan also experiences earthquakes and typhoons, so newcomers should learn local emergency procedures.