Technical Business Analyst (Futures - IT)

A Japanese Securities firm is seeking a Technical Business Analyst / Project Manager to support the Futures Front-to-Back Platform in Japan, gathering requirements, coordinating Business and IT stakeholders, and delivering settlement and clearing solutions for proprietary and client businesses across Japan and Asia ex-Japan. The Derivatives Futures and Options IT team designs, builds, and maintains global systems covering trade execution, order management, and clearing for external clients and internal traders.

Responsibilities:
- Gather and document requirements from onshore and offshore Futures & Options users
- Coordinate IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver integrated execution and clearing solutions
- Manage vendor requirements, expectations, service levels, and delivery timelines
- Build knowledge of existing systems and provide Level 2 support for Futures systems in Japan
- Enhance legacy systems for new products, client onboarding, and operational efficiency
- Support client onboarding with the team lead, lead stakeholder meetings, and oversee the SDLC and testing

Required Skills:
- 3–5 years’ Technical BA / Analyst experience, ideally covering the futures trading lifecycle
- SQL query skill for data analysis
- Experience leading small-to-medium projects; familiarity with Jira and Confluence
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently, collaboratively, and under pressure

Why should you apply:
- As a key contributor, deepen Futures & Options expertise while delivering system improvements that support trading, new products, and client onboarding
- Build Business Analysis and project management skills through end-to-end project ownership, global collaboration, and training opportunities


Company Details:
Headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Hong Kong, London, and New York, it is Japan's largest securities firm, employing approximately 26,000 staff worldwide and offering a full range of equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, and other investment products and services.

Working Hours: 08:40 – 17:40
Workstyle: 5 days in office.
Benefits: Social insurance, pension, transportation, etc.
Interview Process: 1-2 round