Back Office Business Analyst (For Pooling Only)

As a Back Office Business Analyst reporting to the AVP of Client Services, you'll play a critical role in driving client success across the APAC region by delivering expert advisory, implementation, and upgrade services for Nasdaq's Calypso product.

You'll thrive in this position if you're client-focused, analytical, and bring deep back-office expertise to a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your work enables global capital markets operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to gather requirements and design solutions aligned with Calypso best practices and business objectives.
• Configure, test, and validate system solutions to meet business requirements, supporting clients through SIT, UAT, and go-live phases.
• Create functional scope and solution documents that translate business needs into practical system capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal product and technical teams to identify gaps, test enhancements, and ensure successful implementation.
• Manage project timelines, communicate progress proactively, and train users on system functionality and new features.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, computer science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in capital markets back-office operations or business analysis with a software vendor.
• Strong expertise in post-trade processing areas including trade validation, accounting, settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.
• Functional knowledge of multiple asset classes such as FX, fixed income, derivatives, equities, or commodities.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Calypso or comparable back-office trading systems.
• Exposure to clearing, collateral management, or securities finance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and travel as needed across the APAC region.

This position will be located in Tokyo and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

This is a permanent, full-time role so candidates should have full working rights in Japan. To be eligible to apply, you must have Japanese citizenship or permanent residency status.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, equity grant, annual bonus, counseling sessions through Lyra, a global mentoring program, subscription to e-learning platforms, fitness, wellness and more.