Japan

Operations, Portfolio and fund management

Asset Management

Your role

Are you ready to make an impact in Asset Management Japan?

We are looking for Trade Support Specialist to:
•Process transactions and release settlement instructions for ITM funds and mandate accounts across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives, and onshore/offshore funds
•Ensure the accuracy and completeness of trade data for NAV calculation, performance measurement, client reporting, and coordinate with trust banks and internal teams involved in NAV calculation.
•Perform daily operational tasks using core accounting systems such as T-Star/TX and FAIMS, and support the setup and launch of ITM funds and mandate accounts
•Support internal control requirements and audit-related activities and documentation, and adapt to new products and investment structures by applying established operational processes

Job Reference #

340158BR

City

Tokyo

Job Type

Full Time

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Your team

You will join the Trade & Fund Support Team within Asset Management Japan, which is responsible for trade support and fund accounting operations for ITM funds and mandate accounts managed in Japan. The team supports the stable and efficient operation of the business by working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders:

•Work closely with internal teams in Japan, including Sales, Product, Investment, Reporting, and Compliance
•Collaborate with overseas operations teams involved in trade execution and post-trade processing
•Communicate with external parties such as trust banks, custodians, auditors, and service providers
•Partner with IT teams on system-related operational support and process improvement initiatives

Your expertise

Required qualifications:
•Around 3-5 years of experience in trade support or operations within a financial institution or service provider (or a strong interest in pursuing a career in financial operations)
•Strong understanding of financial instruments, including equities, bonds, FX, futures, and options
•Native-level Japanese and business-level English with the ability to read, write, and conduct basic communication and practical Excel skills for daily operational work (Bloomberg/Eikon experience is a plus)
•Strong operational expertise, ownership mindset, and a willingness to take on new challenges, with the ability to identify issues, drive improvements independently, and the ambition to develop into a future team lead.
•Basic knowledge of fund accounting or relevant hands-on experience, combined with experience using investment operations systems such as T-Star/TX and/or FAIMS

Preferred qualifications:
•Working experience in trade support within an asset management company or trust bank
•Experience using T-Star/TX and/or FAIMS, or interest in Excel automation, Excel VBA, or process improvement initiatives
•Experience in operational transformation, process automation, and efficiency improvement initiatives, including Excel VBA and system enhancement projects (AI experience is a plus)

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
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At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.