Tokyo
Full Time
Japan
Operations, Portfolio and fund management
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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.
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
Required qualifications:
•Around 2–3 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)
•Basic 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
•Practical Excel skills for daily operational work
•Strong motivation to learn, develop operational expertise, and grow within the team over the long term
Preferred qualifications:
•Working experience in trade support within an asset management company or trust bank
•Basic knowledge or hands-on experience in fund accounting
•Experience using T-Star/TX and/or FAIMS, or interest in Excel automation, Excel VBA, or process improvement initiatives
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.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers
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