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<description>Information on Jobs in Japan for bilingual Japanese and English speakers, plus an invaluable resource for foreigners Living and Working in Japan.</description> 
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:20:32 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>【外資・大手証券】  Fixed Income Derivatives Trade Support (OP-353940-SUC)</title> 
	<description>-システムでのトレーディングデスクディールの入力やバリデーション業務
-ストラクチャーエギゾティックやクレジットディールの計算、必要に応じ相違点の解決業務
-優れた質の決済を提供するためにバックオフィスとの連絡業務
-トレードチケット、コンファメーションなど各種必要書類などの作成業務
-オプションエクササイズイベントの準備・コントロール・プロセス、トレーダーやマーケターへの通知業務
-日々の業務終了前に未確認や手付かずのディールの確認業務
-バックオフィスやその他関係者からの問題解決業務
-プロダクトコントロール、トレーダーなど関係者からの各種問題解決業務
-クライアントへのリバリエーション送信業務

-Input or/and validation of all trading desk deals in the appropriate system.
-Calculate fixings for structured exotic and credit deals and resolve differences with Back Office if any
-Liaison with Back offices to guarantee good settlements to counterparties
-Processing all the relevant documents and materials including the latest trade tickets, confirmations, term sheets, pricing supplements... for the deals into warehouse system
-Preparing, controlling and processing options exercises events and informing traders, marketers and other teams for proper action
-At the end of the day, checking that no deals are left invalidated or unprocessed
-Resolving all the issues raised by the Back office and Counterparties in a timely manner
-Contributing to the resolution of the issues raised by the Product Control team, the traders, the marketers, Market Risks, and Legal Department
-Sending accurate revaluations to clients in a timely manner
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00105001.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:54:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>【外資系・大手証券 】 Settlement Operations AVP/VP  (OP-360160-COB)</title> 
	<description>-株/債券の決済オペレーション業務
-ビジネスサポートに関する内外クライアントや地域ローカルエージェントとのコーディネート業務
-リーガルやコンプライアンスとの法規/内部コントロールに関する業務
-クライアント、エージェント、フロントとのトレード決済問題に関する対応業務
-各種クライアントクエリー対応業務


-Day-to day operations for settlements and clearings of equities/convertible bonds in the Japan market  
-Coordinate/communicate with internal and external clients and local settlement agents to support the equities/convertible bond businesses
-Communicate with Legal and Compliance on regulatory/internal control views
-Follow up and coordinate the resolution of trade settlement issues with clients, settlement agents and the front office 
-Handling client inquiries
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00107191.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:53:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Manager, Exotic/Structured IRD Middle Office</title> 
	<description>Role/Team Summary:

Asia Pacific Middle Office provides a full and dedicated support to the Global Banking and Markets business across 8 locations and the following product range:  Fixed Income, FX, FXO, Rates, Credit, Money Markets, Asset Securitisation and Equities.  The nature of this support requires strong multi-faceted individuals who are able to understand the lifecycles of the products traded and the systems and reporting mechanisms required enabling full control and accurate and appropriate information to be supplied. 

Individuals are required to establish close working relationships across Asia Pacific and London with colleagues in other Operations teams, as well as with Front Office staff.  Excellent technical knowledge and communication skills are therefore key to success in the role along with the ability to innovate and implement change.

Technical and Banking Knowledge
&amp;middot;	Understand and book all relevant derivative and hedging products.
&amp;middot;	Understanding the cash flows of the business and ensuring that these are properly funded on a daily basis.
&amp;middot;	Understand System P&amp;L process and basic P&amp;L decomposition for products and systems used.
&amp;middot;	Understanding of the front to back Operations process to include the key elements of confirmations and settlements.
&amp;middot;	Understand the key elements of other infrastructure groups i.e. Finance, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk, Legal, Tax and Compliance.

Control Function
&amp;middot;	Ensure timely validation and affirmation of all trades in the business 
&amp;middot;	Ensure all reconciliations and reports in the area are complete and signed off on a timely basis e.g. internal deals, exercise reports, and corporate actions
&amp;middot;	Responsible for the integrity of all curve data, underlying assets, trade booking, trade maintenance and appropriate reconciliations. 
&amp;middot;	Reconciliation of system P&amp;L to flash P&amp;L on a T0 basis
&amp;middot;	Completion of EOD process including completeness and reconciliation checks.
&amp;middot;	Maintenance and development of the control environment to minimise losses by eradicating errors and avoiding reputational risk.
&amp;middot;	Observe trading patterns and behaviour to the support business and to help identify/escalate potential fraudulent or unusual trading activity.
Contributor to the documentation of all new products or structures relating to the area (including NPAPs)

Trader Support and Customer Service
&amp;middot;	Ensure appreciation of different support requirements for Traders, Salespersons, and Structuring teams.
&amp;middot;	Close liaison with the trading floor to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of trader queries.  Seen as valued advisor and technical expert.
&amp;middot;	Work closely with other Operation functions and other infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach’. Seen as a centre of excellence and pivotal communicator.
&amp;middot;	Support and enhance external customer relationships


Communication
&amp;middot;	Clear and concise communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient dissemination of information and the resolution of queries arising. 
&amp;middot;	Ability to ask probing questions to gather information.
&amp;middot;	Where appropriate, ability to maintain own position and use logic in the light of differing views.  
&amp;middot;	Provide support to Operations in overseas offices as required
&amp;middot;	Support and aid the development of frequent MIS reporting capabilities.  This is to assist performance measurement, cost effectiveness and ensure appropriate timely escalation.

Projects and improvements
&amp;middot;	Work hands on to develop new systems and process solutions where gaps are identified.
&amp;middot;	New systems and regular releases require the individual and team to be actively responsible for testing and the timely release of new functionality

Deliverables: (Criteria/results by which success can be measured)
&amp;middot;	Provide operational support for the Debt Markets Trading Desks. 
&amp;middot;	Development and maintenance of professional relationships across Front Office and Infrastructure
&amp;middot;	Provide support to other members of Middle Office when needed 
&amp;middot;	Cross train on other roles being performed by Middle Office to ensure that cover is available across the team

Essential Experience: (Must have skills)
Business knowledge
&amp;middot;	Strong Operations or Finance experience in Exotic and Structured Interest Rate Derivatives 
&amp;middot;	Preferably skilled in Derivatives Processing Systems (for example GDS)
&amp;middot;	PC literate and preferably proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word and MS Access
&amp;middot;	An understanding of P/L decomposition. 
&amp;middot;	An understanding of the front to back Operations process e.g. cash flows, confirmations, finance. 
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00105005.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:37:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>《イギリス系投資銀行アシスタント》</title> 
	<description>大手金融機関でのバイリンガル・アシスタント / Bilingual Assistant業務です。

（業務内容）
会議室予約
スケジュール管理
データ入力
コピーファイリング
資料,ファイル作成
請求処理、経費精算
その他付随するアドミ業務

Mtg Room Reservation
Suchedule arangement
Copy&amp; Filing
Data InputDocumentation
Data Creration on Word/Exl 
Invoicing
Expense handling </description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00107167.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:29:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Investment Accounting  - KNA15093</title> 
	<description>Investment Accounting in one of the most repected names among global financial leaders

Why is this Position Open?
* Replacement

Company Description:
* One of the most repected names among global financial leaders seeks talented and proactive bilinguals to strengthen their investment accounting team

Responsibilities:
*Review new deals and existing transactions for accounting treatment and control considerations.
*Regular preparation and submission of financial reporting to Head Office (NY)
*Communicate extensively with Head Office (NY) on accounting policy matters, the presentation of group financials, and as follow-up to extensive queries.
*Review and analysis of reporting packages prepared by outside servicer to perform equity-pickups into the books and records of various entities. 
*Coordination and processing of funding needs for new deal/investment closings. 
*Preparation and presentation of financial information to the businesses. 
*Participation in ad-hoc projects and requests.

Remuneration:
* 10 to 15 Million Yen, depending on skills and experience

Applicable Experience:
*Excellent PC skills, particularly EXCEL.

Desired Characteristics:
*Able to communicate effectively with internal departments and external parties.

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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/0037305.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:09:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>【外資系・大手保険】Junior Staff, Investment Administration Team / ジュニアスタッフ、投資管理チーム (BA-340580-IAS)</title> 
	<description>Job Description
-Back office business for asset invested in an insurer (securities investments)

Reporting:
-Financial closing (JGAAP and USGAAP)
-Prepare disclosure materials and internal management materials

Operation:
-Input into system and verification (accounting vouchers)
-Respond to internal control and audit

－被保険者に投資された資産（証券投資）向けバックオフィス業務

レポーティング：
－財務決算（企業会計原則と米国会計基準）
－公開資料と内部マネジメント資料を作成する

オペレーション：
－システムへの入力と核に（会計証明）
－内部コントロールと監査に対応する</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/0097711.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:15:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Equity Research Assistant</title> 
	<description>Duties: Responding to client requests by screening market data according to specified criteria / assist Analysts in writing their reports (e.g. typing, draft translation, data collection etc.) / database entry to assist analysts with market analysis / some admin and secretarial work as required (internal and external meeting arrangements, business trip arrangement, expense claim settlement etc.) /  produce Excel/Word documents  /



Requirements:

BA Degree  /  JSDA Sales Rep Level 1 or 2 would be preferable  /  must have fundamental accounting skills  (ability to read P/L and balance sheet is a must)  /  basic understanding of Equities business would be an asset  /  Word, Excel (need to be able to create charts), basic PowerPoint /  strong English and good communication skills / goal oriented, work well in  group setting  / personable, loyal, and self-motivated  /  strong interpersonal skills, maturity, common sense /  must ensure that the Analysts are supported completey so they can get tasks completed  !   /

</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00107023.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:58:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>【外資系・ロジスティックス】 レポートコーディネーター [Contract](TO-357630-AQB)</title> 
	<description>1. MODS Funnel &amp; DatabaseによるHBL・請求書管理・確認、収入・借金、出荷輸出用のクレジット・経費の支払い
2. SAPメンテナンス
3. HUBで必要データの準備・コーディネート
4. マネージャのアシスタント業務
-全義務のIOP設立
-現在のワークフロー分析
-ビジネス改善処理サポート
5. KPIレポート作成
6. その他コーディネーター業務

1. Prepare and confirm HBL/invoice based on MODS Funnel &amp; Database; Arrange and collect all income/debts and payment of all credits/expenses for export shipments
2. SAP maintenance
3. Prepare necessary data and coordinate with the Hub &amp; destinations.
4. Assist Manager to process improvements, including
-Establish IOPs for all major tasks
-Analyse current work flows
-Support Business Process Improvement Initiatives (BPI)
5. Establish KPI repor
6. Other coordination job</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00107005.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:13:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Senior Production Specialist </title> 
	<description>Responsibilities:

1.Ensure appropriate daily procedures and controls and transparency of risk reporting to manage and mitigate risk and support regular audit activities i.e. reconciliation, pricing checks, fail management, event processing and restrictions.

2.Effectively manage production resources, ensure sufficient trained resources are available, follow best practice management including individual development, team building, training, contingency planning, holiday cover, recruitment and succession planning. 

3.Motivate and influence individuals to perform at the highest expected level, conduct regular team and individual meetings to provide coaching and development/guidance, recognition and reward for good performance, etc.   

4. Establish annual objectives for staff (KTO).  Continually monitor and adjust progress towards goal achievement. 

5.Sponsor and participate in industry, global, local strategic initiatives, specifically ensuring the optimum automation and connectivity between the firm and its partners. 

6.Effectively manage technical initiatives, including management of production queue, identification of production defects/enhancements, development of adequate requirements and testing documentation, and ensuring controlled production release.

7.Develop specific understanding of global process and nuances, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and resource utilization.  Support the establishment of a global Operations team.

8.As part of the local/global management team, contribute and build effective working relationships with all internal and external parties, through regular communication and information sharing.  Participate in and support the Global ‘pass the book’ initiative.

9.Assist in the management of the operating cost budget for the team, including transactional costs.  Ensure revenue and operating costs associated with lending are reconciled, collected and paid in line with procedures.

</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00106921.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:22:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Performance Measurement Specialist</title> 
	<description>Responsibilities:

1.Measurement of fund and benchmark returns, analyzing and attributing the return differentials

2.Evaluating performance over time for internal and client reporting purpose.

3.Global Investment Performance Standard (GIPS) compliance.
</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00106917.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:01:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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