Industry: IT
Location: NY/NJ
Salary: $75K-$100K
Visa Sponsor: Yes
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Native Level
Detail: Japanese IT company seeks a Japanese Bilingual IT Business Analyst - FX Pricing (ApplicaƟon Support)
Location:
ocation:
• New York (Grand Central Area) or Jersey City, NJ
• Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week
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Job Overview:
This role is based in New York, US. Visa/Work Permit could be offered to eligible candidates.
Our client, a major Japanese financial institution, is seeking a Business Analyst to support FX trading systems and related business applications. The position offers the opportunity to work in a global environment and collaborate with international teams to enhance system functionality and operational efficiency.
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Job Responsibilities:
• Support the FX Trading and Sales desks by facilitating front-office FX pricing workflows and coordinating interactions with other market-related business systems.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents, ensuring timely communication and prioritization aligned with business impact.
• Act as a liaison between local users and head office development teams to coordinate enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and refine system functionality.
• Participate in system upgrades by conducting system validation, coordinating user testing, and ensuring smooth deployment and post-release support.
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Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in the Global Markets domain.
• 3+ years of experience in a client-facing or support role.
• Strong understanding of FX products, particularly SPOT, SWAP, and Forward.
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Experience with SQL, FIX protocols, or RESTful APIs is an advantage.
• Solid experience working in Agile environments; familiarity with Kanban methodologies and JIRA is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently as well as in team environments.
