Entry-Level Front Office Assistant – Banking | Japanese Bilingual

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $57K + Bonus

Work Hours: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Working Model: Onsite

A Japanese bank is seeking an Entry-Level Front Office Assistant to support its Money Market and Loan teams.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in banking and financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily Money Market and funding operations
• Prepare dealing tickets and related documents
• Assist with loan and deposit administration
• Enter and maintain transaction and loan data
• Prepare various financial and loan-related reports
• Perform reconciliations and covenant checks
• Maintain files and electronic records
• Assist with Asset & Liability Management (ALM) reports
• Support audits, inspections, and internal reporting
• Assist with translation and preparation of meeting minutes as needed
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Front Office team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Recent graduates and entry-level candidates are welcome
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English is required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry and basic formulas
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and time-management skills
• Interest in banking, finance, or financial markets