Japanese-English Bilingual Banking Associate
Location: Atlanta, GA
Compensation: $80,000–$130,000 base salary + bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
A leading global financial services organization is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Banking Associate to develop and manage business relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This position combines business development, relationship management, credit analysis, and banking operations. The successful candidate will introduce a broad range of financial products to prospective and existing clients while working closely with colleagues in the U.S. and the company’s Head Office in Japan.
Key Responsibilities:
New Business Development
- Develop new business relationships with SMEs by introducing banking products and services, including loans, trade finance, foreign exchange, and deposits.
- Identify prospective clients and research companies currently operating or planning to establish operations in the U.S.
- Collaborate with the Head Office in Japan to gather information about companies entering or expanding within the U.S. market.
- Contribute to revenue growth by expanding the customer base and identifying new business opportunities.
Existing Client Development
- Expand relationships with existing clients by identifying additional banking needs and offering appropriate financial products and services.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and develop a strong understanding of their businesses, industries, and financial needs.
- Coordinate with the Head Office to gather information regarding clients’ business development activities in the U.S.
- Respond to transaction-related questions and assist clients in resolving banking issues.
Credit, KYC, and Compliance
- Analyze clients’ financial condition and creditworthiness and prepare required credit reports.
- Collect and review Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation.
- Assign and regularly monitor customer risk ratings.
- Address compliance-related matters involving client accounts and transactions.
Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and files.
- Prepare internal reports and other required documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Professional experience in banking, financial services, business development, sales, or client support.
- Business-level or higher proficiency in both Japanese and English.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate financial information and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously.
- Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with international colleagues.
- Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when business needs require.
