Responsible Officer Japan
Job Summary
A proprietary equity trading firm is seeking a Japan-based Responsible Officer (取引責任者) to manage brokerage relationships and represent the firm locally. The role involves acting as the primary point of contact for Japanese brokers while coordinating with offshore principals on operations and compliance. This is a foundational position requiring expertise in Japanese equity markets and regulatory environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the registered 取引責任者 for brokerage accounts
- Act as primary point of contact for Japanese brokers
- Manage and evaluate broker relationships and counterparties
- Collaborate with offshore teams on compliance, risk, and operations
Required Skills
- Fluent Japanese and Business-level English
- Expertise in Japanese equity market regulations
- Experience in broker onboarding and relationship management
- Professional background in sell-side or buy-side firms
Job Details
Job Description:
- Be appointed as 取引責任者 for the company's brokerage accounts, with formal agency authority delegated by the company.
- Act as the firm's primary point of contact for any trading-related queries from Japanese brokers, including issue resolution and escalation.
- Manage and develop broker relationships over time, including evaluating new counterparties as the business grows.
- Work directly with the offshore principals and finance team on operational, compliance, and risk matters.
Job Requirements:
- Japanese citizen, resident in Japan.
- Professional experience in Japanese equity markets (sell-side or buy-side) with direct exposure to broker onboarding and relationship management.
- Solid working knowledge of the Japanese equity market and the regulatory/compliance environment around brokerage accounts.
- Fluent Japanese (you'll be the firm's voice with Japanese brokers) and business-level English (daily coordination with offshore team).
Working Hours:
- 9:00am-5:00pm (Regular check-ins with offshore team).
Job Contract Period:
- Initially a 6-month independent contractor engagement, with intent to convert to permanent full-time employment.