A foreign online securities brokerage is seeking a Finance Manager. This company’s revenue and profits grew rapidly in the last year. Their business outlook is good for years to come. This firm is a leader in their market. They have been growing so rapidly because of their unique business model. As this is a startup situation in Japan, and this is the most senior finance position in a relatively small but rapidly growing office, there is more personal ownership and challenge than at most firms. The firm plans to grow to around 200 people in the next years: if you’re challenged and motivated by working in such a rapidly growing environment and are looking for fast personal, individual growth, this might just be the opportunity for you.

Compensatopm & Benefit - FOCUS: · Plan, Manage and administrate focal review process · Obtain the market data and monitor competitiveness of C&B package. · Work with C&B Manager to review current C&B policies and program. Assist C&B Manager in the implementation and localization of global programs into Japan · Maintain/administrate global LTI program (stock option, stock award). · Streamline the process to provide support eligible employees. Maintain the data of LTI holders and report to the stock administration dept. · Proactively provide support to managers and meet their needs to make personal changes/transition happen appropriately. Promptly provide salary recommendation for promotion or demotion including new hire to DM. · Communicate and create effective partnerships with HR peers to make all necessary processes work · Provide proactive support to employees in the entire organization in related to C&B programs by giving effective communion tools HR Metric - Analytical and statistical reporting · Effectively utilize HRMS by creating statistical reporting to meet need’s of management and business partners · Monitor that HR admin handle PAN process for regular employees. Ensure that they comply with HR policies and procedures. · Create monthly employee master & adjusts data by using HRMS to proceed payroll calculation · Enhance existing standard reports used internally with PeopleSoft · Develop new compensation reports as needed Assists in the Job Evaluation & External market analysis Process · Partners with D&R Manager in the job evaluation process. · This involves reviewing job descriptions submitted by the HR Generalists using a pre-established job evaluation system to determine the level or role of a job based on job responsibilities, duties, activities and requirements. · Assists in conducting market analysis as needed Provide compensation reports& Demographic Data/ER support · Enhance existing standard reports used internally with PeopleSoft · Develop new compensation reports as needed · Evaluate & analyze the result of exit survey and identify issues by providing statistical report to HR management. · Analyze Turn-over rate/reports and propose action plans based on them by working with HR peers People Development · Provide training and development to technical & analytical skills to HR admin/Benefit admin/HR generalist · Provide counseling to other HR staff on daily job and seek advice from management as needed Assist in Department Projects to meet business needs · Participates in various project teams and assists team members as needed to support business growth

You will work as HR Generalist being responsible for the following: * C&B - especially evaluation scheme * Setting up policies * coordinating between the Heads of each division on the group * Training and Development * Hiring * Planning

*Providing HR generalist and organizational support to respective client groups (TBD: Finance, Legal, Operations, Facilities). *Identifying, sharing and implementing best HR practices (current projects include: career grading, performance management, pension, employee contract renewal, payroll outsource, career development, work rules revision, etc..) *Consulting with managers and employees to proactively address employee relations issues. *Implement and monitor appropriate salary ranges, performance management process and promotions. *Partnering with the corporate HR teams to be aligned with company wide HR practices. This could include areas of compensation & benefit, performance management, training, retention and job performance, HR rules and regulations.

1. Manage and administer the Year End process - salary planning, bonus planning, equity award. 2. Administration/manage/review various Incentive Plans - carried interest, sales commission, local bonus plan. 3. Headcount and Budget process. 4. Using internal/external market data, evaluate salary range composition based on job size and spec. Review and/or make recommendations in individual salary action. 5. Coordinate with external payroll company to ensure accurate monthly salary, social insurance, and bonus administration.（Actual salary calculations/social insurance admin will be done by the outsourcing payroll company; need to be able to review and check data for flaws） 6. Be able to review/recommend/plan for improvements in HR policies as deemed fit for the working environment (i.e.: implementation of “Sairyo Rodousei (Discretionary Labor System)” 7. Be able to review/recommend/plan for improvements with issues surrounding Benefits 8. Improve current HR system, data management 9. Plan/execute for other “Pay-for-performance” C&B issues as necessary

This firm is a US-based global leader within it’s territory. The firm designs software and services for EDA (Electronic Design Automation). It is seeking a Senior Design Consultant to join their team. The position will be responsible in taking design orders from custormers and developing the design to completion. This person will work in all phases of the project life cycle and liaise with the sales team to promote business. He or she will manage other consultants in the team. Compared to similar roles at most firms, there is more personal ownership and freedom involved. Also there is the chance to grow into senior roles rapidly.

One of our clients is a venture software company focusing on anti-money laundering software. As banking regulations have changed country by country, this company is making excellent business assisting banks to comply with these regulations. They are seeking someone who can support and consult on implementations. Among others, benefits of this position include: * heading up the delivery of one of their products * potential to grow within the company and to lead the Japan section in the future Should you have an interest to find out more, please contact me and let’s arrange a time to talk in person or over the phone. Thank you!

The Sector Sales Director is responsible for the development of sales of designated products and services in an established account, market sector or product-line. This person will negotiate at a high level, but within well-defined limits of delegation. Our client, a non-consulting (real industry) firm, is looking for people with strong project management skills to help them in the business development area as they try to leverage their network and application management experience towards unlocking large scale, value-add and outsourcing opportunities. Benefits of this opportunity include: * Join a well-known real-industry firm, a global leader in its field. * It’s a solid business with good growth prospects in Asia. * Possibility for future growth into more senior roles. * A lot of independence in the role. * May operate on a multi-country basis.

Asset Management firm and major provider of unique financial products is seeking someone to liaise and promote their new product to financial advisors and asset management firms in Japan. The qualified candidate will have: * experience selling risk oriented financial products either to retail or corporate customers. * business level Japanese and English * experience opening accounts from scratch **those people with their own client book looking for new products to offer are welcome for discussion. Benefits include: * a lot of independence in the role * excellent renumeration package * great possibilities for long term growth within the company * good working culture and possibility to use both English and Japanese daily

Benefits for the position, include: * Full responsibility to develop a sales and marketing strategy from Sapporo. * Relatively large independence to develop business through an existing network of distributors and direct business, as well as develop new business leads. * Possibility to use English daily in communication with Kanto head office as well as global offices. * Be part of a larger network representing one of the leading companies in this industry. Responsibilities for the Senior Sales Manager, include: * To develop, manage and grow a nationwide distribution sales organisation within Japan consistent with global business objectives. * Identification of distribution sales and business development opportunities on a national basis. * To establish a comprehensive network of key clients to provide a complete distribution service, and will provide a constant and steady source of EBIT. * Conduct regular training sessions for key clients and staff on the company’s products and their applications and capabilities to assist them in targeting opportunity markets. * Represent the National Business Unit as appropriate in its relations with major distributors, customers, vendors and governmental agencies. * Strong account management and time management ability. * Strong leadership and negotiating skills necessary to secure contracts on large distribution opportunities.