Job Description

Engage in an exciting work environment as a Technology analyst for a newly formed Nikko Jefferies Joint Venture financial services firm.

This position will provide both functional and data analysis support and project management for the on-prem suite of PeopleSoft Financials modules, the Oracle cloud-based HCM platform (specifically Payroll/Benefits and Time Tracking components), their respective associated Data Warehouse(s) and ancillary platforms. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will encompass business requirement and data analysis tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Compilation and documentation of business requirements, maintaining documentation for business process maps, workbooks, and procedures as needed.
• Coordinating the book of work for HR and/or Finance IT support teams, including coordinating the functional specifications and managing the associated technical design for application enhancements.
• Organize and coordinate project-related meetings and workshops, including status reporting and preparation of regular status decks for senior management/stakeholders.
• Definition and maintenance of the internal governance model for technology projects to ensure priorities meet criteria for the overall roadmap.
• The ability to work in partnership with functional /Technical resources to schedule, document and perform future implementations, testing, design changes, upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate the development lifecycle of the team tasks using tools such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
• Maintaining document storage and organization of the team’s Sharepoint related sites.
• Change Management preparation and coordination with the Technology policy.

• Associated data analysis and reporting tasks.

Requirements:

• 5+ years working in the global Financial Services arena with exposure to Human Resources and Financials systems, preferably partnering with technical and/or engineering functions.
• Understanding of HR, business, and accounting operations in the Financial Services industry.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in both Japanese and English, across written and verbal channels, in professional and technical contexts.
• Strong business acumen in reviewing and understanding business and technology requirements.
• Exposure to Change Management process (SDLC, Waterfall).
• Highly organized, capable of multitasking and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both a technical audience and business users.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team independently, with minimal supervision
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Engineering, Information Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Sharepoint; Jira, Visio and MS Projects are a plus.

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.