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Vice President, Client Operations Lead, Securities Services Operations – Tokyo

Job Req Id:
26930525
Location(s):
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Jan. 09, 2026

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Job Overview

日本の投資家を、世界基準の体験へ。

Citiは、100以上の市場に広がるネットワークと統合プラットフォームで、機関投資家の複雑なニーズを正確・迅速・透明なサービスに変えていくグローバルバンクです。東京はその中核拠点。Operations(Client Operations)は、Securities Services/TTSなどの各チームと連携し、エンドツーエンドの顧客体験・効率性・コントロールを同時に高水準で実現しています。

本ポジションでは、主要機関投資家の“顔”としてClient Serviceをリードし、日本市場の複雑性とCitiのグローバルな強みを橋渡ししながら、デジタル化・プロセス最適化・リスク管理を前進させていただきます。(ハイブリッド勤務/グローバル連携あり)

仕事内容(Key Responsibilities)

  • クライアント・リーダーシップ:日本の信託銀行/資産運用会社など主要機関投資家のエスカレーション窓口かつ戦略的パートナーとして、複雑なクロスボーダー投資ニーズに応える。
  • E2E改善/変革の推進:STP向上、手作業削減、例外管理の標準化を主導し、未然防止(Escalation Prevention)とTAT短縮を両立。
  • マルチ機能・マルチプロダクト運営:セトルメント/アセットサービシング/オンボーディング等の複数機能、および債券・株式・投信など複数プロダクトの運営を俯瞰してリード。
  • 戦略立案と実行管理:運営KPI/KRIの設計、キャパシティ&スキル計画、改善ロードマップの策定と進捗管理。データドリブンに成果を可視化。
  • グローバル連携:海外拠点・リージョン・プロダクト・テクノロジーとOne Citiで協働し、グローバル標準と日本の特殊性を整合。英語での交渉・調整をリード。
  • 人材・組織開発:3–5年目安のピープルマネジメント(採用/評価/育成/サクセッション)と、包摂的なチーム文化の醸成。
  • コントロール/リスク:規制・社内ポリシーに準拠した堅牢な統制を維持しつつ、スループット最大化を図る。

応募資格(Requirements)

必須

  • カストディ/証券オペレーションのマネージャー経験(チーム運営、品質/納期管理、エスカレーション対応)
  • ピープルマネジメント経験(目安:3–5年)— 採用、評価、育成、パフォーマンスマネジメント
  • 複数機能/複数プロダクト(例:セトルメント、アセットサービシング、オンボーディング/債券・株式・投信など)をカバーした運営経験
  • 戦略的な計画立案と実行(KPI設計、リソース計画、改善ロードマップ)
  • Change maker/Drive:標準化・自動化・STP改善の主導実績
  • プロアクティブな課題発見・未然防止・再発防止の推進力
  • グローバルコミュニケーション(英語)での協働経験(リージョン/グローバルとの調整・交渉)
  • 日本の信託・アセットマネジャーの業務慣行への理解と、主要機関投資家対応の実務経験
  • 言語:英語(ビジネス必須)/日本語(基礎〜ビジネス尚可。社内外のやり取りは他メンバーで補完可能)
  • プロダクト知識:非日本証券(US/EU債券等)の取り扱い経験
  • 以下のいずれかに強み:アセット、コーポレートアクション、ミューチュアルファンド(投信)

歓迎要件(Preferred

  • NPS/CSATなど顧客体験指標の改善をリードした実績
  • 可視化ダッシュボード/例外管理等のデータドリブン運営
  • クロスボーダー運営(税務・開示含む)の知見
  • タレント育成/サクセッションの運用経験

必要な資格

  • 日本証券業協会 外務員一種(本ポジションの職務遂行にあたり必要となる資格です)

What’s in it for you

  • 高難度の日本市場 × グローバル標準の橋渡しを主導し、再現性ある仕組み化で成果を残せる
  • 部門横断プロジェクトおよびグローバル連携を主導(cross‑functional, cross‑regional initiatives)
  • ハイブリッド環境で、英語ドリブンのキャリアを加速(リージョン連携・海外拠点担当との電話会議・海外案件の機会)

Bring Japan’s investors to a world‑class experience.

Citi’s global network and unified platform help transform complex institutional needs into accurate, fast and transparent services. Tokyo is one of our most important hubs. In Operations (Client Operations), we partner with Securities Services, TTS and cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end client experience, efficiency and controls at scale.

In this role, you will be the face of Client Service for premier institutional clients in Japan—bridging local market complexity with Citi’s global strengths—while driving digitization, process optimization and risk management. (Hybrid work / global collaboration)

Key Responsibilities

  • Client Leadership: Serve as the escalation owner and strategic partner to trust banks and asset managers in Japan, solving complex cross‑border investment needs.
  • E2E Improvement & Change: Lead STP uplift, manual reduction and exception standardization, achieving escalation prevention and shorter TAT.
  • Multi‑function / Multi‑product Ownership: Orchestrate multiple functions (e.g., Settlements, Asset Servicing, Onboarding) and products (Bonds, Equities, Mutual Funds).
  • Strategy & Execution: Design KPIs/KRIs, plan capacity & skills, own the change roadmap and make outcomes visible with data.
  • Global Partnership: Operate as One Citi with regional/global Ops, Product and Technology; negotiate and align in English to fit global standards with Japan‑specific practices.
  • People & Culture: 3–5 years of people management (hiring, performance, coaching, succession) and an inclusive team culture.
  • Controls & Risk: Maintain pristine controls and regulatory compliance while maximizing throughput.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Manager experience in Custody / Securities Operations (team leadership, quality/TAT control, escalations)
  • People management (3–5 years): hiring, performance management, coaching & development
  • Breadth across multiple functions/products (e.g., Settlements, Asset Servicing, Onboarding / Bonds, Equities, Mutual Funds)
  • Strategic planning & execution (KPI design, resource planning, change roadmap)
  • Proven change maker with drive to lead standardization, automation and STP improvement
  • Proactive issue prevention and sustainable root‑cause fixes
  • Global communication in English with regional/global stakeholders (negotiation and alignment)
  • Understanding of Japanese business practices at trust banks / asset managers and direct experience with institutional clients
  • Language: English – Business level (required); Japanese – basic to business preferred (team can supplement for client interactions)
  • Product exposure: handling non‑Japanese securities (e.g., US/EU bonds)
  • Strength in one or more: Asset, Corporate Actions, Mutual Funds

Preferred

  • Delivered measurable client experience uplifts (e.g., NPS/CSAT)
  • Data‑driven operations (dashboards, exception management)
  • Cross‑border operating experience; knowledge of custody tax/disclosure
  • Demonstrated talent development / succession planning

Licensing (Regulatory requirement)

  • JSDA Class 1 Sales Representative certification (required for this role)

What’s in it for you

  • Lead the bridge between Japan’s high‑complexity market and global standards, leaving results through scalable mechanisms
  • Expand scope from operations to client‑journey design via cross‑functional, global initiatives
  • Hybrid setup and English‑driven career acceleration (regional alignment, global forums, cross‑border projects)

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Job Family Group:

Customer Service

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Job Family:

Institutional Customer Service

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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