Ref: MY45471

Japanese Speaking Vice President - Transaction Banking Team

Sector Finance(Banking/Securities/Insurance)
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location London
Salary (Annual) £ ~ 87,000 / Year
A Japanese bank based in London is currently recruiting a Cash & Japanese Corporate Sales Team Vice President to work in their Global Transaction Banking Department.

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and development of transaction banking products and the enhancement of the existing internal systems. In addition, as a business user, you will be expected to participate as a key member of the project, complying with various systems in Europe. As a team member, you will support the project lead with the introduction of new products or new functions to European branches.

You will be required to build strong relationships with various departments, including the front office, middle office, back office, and headquarters. Communication with the Tokyo Head Office also plays an important role, so Japanese language skills and knowledge of Japanese work culture are preferred.
MY45471

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: up to £87k per annum depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London (Hybrid working available)
VISA: The company can provide visa support for the right candidate

Japanese Speaking Vice President - Transaction Banking Team Main Responsibilities:
• Maintenance and development of the channel and liquidity management products
• Enhancement of the existing internal systems related with transaction banking products
• Handling of various Transaction Banking regulations systems in Europe
• Client implementation for the channel and liquidity management products
• Ongoing client support for the channel and liquidity management products
• Timely client communication relating to implementation and support
• Coordinate with client IT and various internal teams to carry out the payment file testing (eg XML files, bank proprietary formats)
• Provide European branch support for the channel and liquidity management products
• Understanding of internal systems and processes, build knowledge of Head Office Procedures and Individual Office Procedures
• Understanding of regulatory requirements such as PSR and PSDII

Japanese Speaking Vice President - Transaction Banking TeamCandidate:
• Experience in Transaction Banking Business at a bank
• Knowledge of payment types in Europe (e.g. SWIFT, SEPA, Target2, CHAPS)
• Knowledge of SWIFT and bank messaging (in particular ISO20022, MT101, MT940, pain.001, camt.053)
• IT expertise in file formats (e.g. XML, CSV, Text, JSON), familiarity with file testing tools – Essential
• Knowledge of networking protocols (sFTP etc) and their uses – preferable
• IT expertise in database, infrastructure – preferable
• Fluent English speaker – required; Japanese language – preferable
• End User PC Skills (Microsoft Office, business specific)
• Able to work within a team and maintain working relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments at the same time
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Understanding of Japan work culture, and work experience in a Japanese bank or company are preferred
• Experience of participating in projects in the area of Transaction Banking and involvement in the release of new systems or products.

** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 96 days ago
Ref: MY45471