Business Analyst/Project Manager

Business Analyst/Project Manager
Job Number: 26-00143

 
Excel in the Financial Services Industry. ECLARO is looking for a Business Analyst/Project Manager for our client in Tokyo, Japan.
 
ECLARO's client is an industry-leading investment and capital market firm that delivers advisory, research, equity, trading and asset management solutions. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Position Overview:

• Highly analytical, hands-on Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager at the Vice President level to lead compliance-focused technology initiatives within Financial Services.
• This role is based in Tokyo, Japan, and requires deep expertise in data analysis, data modeling, and compliance information architecture, along with a strong understanding of Asia Pacific regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in Cash Equities, including booking models and end-to-end trade flows particularly in support of Trade Surveillance and RegTech implementations.
• The role will lead stakeholder engagement across the region and requires full professional fluency in both Japanese and English.

• Regulatory Requirements & Business Analysis:
  • Partner with business and compliance stakeholders to gather, interpret, and document regulatory requirements across multiple compliance domains, including:
    • Trade Surveillance
    • E-Communications Surveillance
    • Financial Crime (AML, KYC, Sanctions Screening)
    • Control Room and Conflicts Clearance
    • Central Compliance
  • Translate complex regulatory and compliance requirements into clear, actionable functional and data specifications.
  • Support trade, transaction, and position-based regulatory reporting and surveillance obligations under Asia Pacific regulatory regimes, including JFSA, BOJ, MAS, HKMA/SFC, FSC, SEBI, and RBI.
  • Analyze end-to-end trade lifecycle events—including order capture, routing, execution, allocation, confirmation, settlement, and post-trade enrichment—to support surveillance and regulatory reporting use cases.
  • Apply experience with compliance and regulatory platforms such as SMARTS, OneTick, NICE Actimize, Oracle OFSAA, AxiomSL, UnaVista, and internally developed compliance and surveillance systems.
• Data Analysis & Modeling:
  • Perform hands-on data analysis to validate requirements and support solution design.
  • Develop and maintain data models supporting compliance reporting, surveillance, auditability, and regulatory controls.
  • Use SQL and related data tools to analyze trade data, booking models, and upstream/downstream flows.
• Compliance Architecture & RegTech Integration:
  • Contribute to the design and evolution of the firm's compliance information and data architecture.
  • Support the evaluation and implementation of RegTech solutions for surveillance, monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
  • Ensure alignment with global compliance standards and Asia Pacific regional regulatory expectations, with a particular focus on Japan.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Lead and mentor a small team of Business Analysts, driving high-quality delivery and collaboration.
  • Act as a key liaison between Tokyo-based stakeholders and global business, compliance, and technology teams.
  • Present analysis, findings, and solution recommendations to senior stakeholders in both Japanese and English.
  • Participate in governance forums and contribute to the prioritization of regulatory and compliance initiatives.

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Compliance and Regulatory Technology within Financial Services.
• Strong knowledge of Asia Pacific financial regulations, with demonstrated experience supporting Japanese regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Cash Equities, including booking models and trade flows for Trade Surveillance.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Excel, Tableau).
• Proven experience designing and implementing RegTech and compliance technology solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor analysts in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (written and spoken) is required.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Business Analysis or Compliance certifications (e.g., CBAP, ICA, CAMS).
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

 
If interested, you may contact:
Eric McAuley
Eric.McAuley@eclaro.com
9803601322
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Eclaro values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.