Officer, Securities & Derivatives Intermediate Analyst, Markets Operations

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This role supports securities and derivatives processing within Citi’s Markets Operations function in Japan. Responsibilities typically include trade capture and confirmation, settlement, reconciliations, lifecycle-event processing, issue investigation, and coordination with trading desks, clients, custodians, and control teams. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in securities, derivatives, capital markets, or financial operations, along with strong attention to detail and knowledge of operational controls. English and Japanese communication skills are valuable, as is familiarity with Excel, risk controls, and regulatory procedures. Citi expects the successful candidate to work accurately under deadlines, identify and escalate exceptions, improve processes, and collaborate effectively across local and global teams.

About the employer

Citigroup Inc., commonly known as Citi, is a major global financial services company headquartered in New York. Through Citibank and its other businesses, Citi provides banking, capital markets, securities services, transaction banking, wealth management, and consumer financial products to individuals, companies, governments, and institutional investors. The company operates in numerous countries and has a significant presence in Japan, serving multinational corporations, financial institutions, investors, and affluent customers. Citi’s Markets Operations teams help ensure that trades and financial transactions are processed accurately, settled on time, and managed in line with regulatory and internal-control requirements. The company offers an international working environment, with opportunities to collaborate across Asia-Pacific and global business centers.

Working in Japan

Japan offers opportunities in banking, financial operations, technology, manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, and education, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities. Workplaces are generally organized and respectful, with emphasis on reliability, teamwork, and professional etiquette. Life in Japan combines excellent public transport, safe cities, modern services, seasonal food, and rich cultural traditions, although housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. English may be sufficient in some international financial roles, but Japanese ability improves career prospects and daily life. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; highly skilled professionals may qualify for faster permanent-residency pathways. Relocation involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, banking, and tax procedures. Japan’s main islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, each offering different climates, lifestyles, and employment markets.