Business Analyst – Capital Markets / Market Systems

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a large-scale Capital Markets transformation project at a commercial bank, including the replacement of Rates and FX trading platforms.

The role will focus on business and system impact assessments, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery across front-office, middle-office, and downstream applications. You will work closely with business and technology teams in both Japan and the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct business and system impact assessments across multiple applications and interfaces
• Gather and document business and system requirements
• Analyze impacts related to Rates and FX trading platforms
• Coordinate with business, technology, and project stakeholders
• Support project planning, testing, implementation, and issue resolution
• Work with teams across Japan Head Office, U.S. Branch, and Capital Markets functions

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in banking technology or Capital Markets projects
• Strong experience in Business Analysis and System Analysis
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets products, including Rates and/or FX
• Experience conducting impact assessments across multiple systems
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Business-level Japanese and English are required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Treasury, Trading, Risk, Market Data, DWH, or Regulatory Reporting systems
• Experience in trading platform replacement or large-scale transformation projects
• Knowledge of front-office, middle-office, and back-office data flows
• Experience working with Japanese financial institutions
• Experience supporting cross-border projects between Japan and the U.S.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies