Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO

About the Opportunity

ECLARO is partnering with an industry-leading investment and capital market firm in Tokyo to find a Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager at the Vice President level. This client delivers comprehensive advisory, research, equity, trading, and asset management solutions. The role is designed for a highly analytical professional ready to lead compliance-focused technology initiatives within the financial services sector.

The Role

This position serves as a critical bridge between business, compliance, and technology teams across the Asia Pacific region. You will lead the translation of complex regulatory requirements into actionable functional and data specifications, ensuring the firm meets obligations under frameworks such as JFSA, BOJ, MAS, and HKMA/SFC. The role demands deep expertise in data analysis, modeling, and compliance information architecture, with a specific focus on Cash Equities, booking models, and end-to-end trade flows for Trade Surveillance and RegTech implementations.

As a leader, you will mentor a small team of Business Analysts and act as the primary liaison between Tokyo-based stakeholders and global teams. Success in this role requires full professional fluency in both Japanese and English to effectively present findings and drive initiatives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates should contact Eric McAuley directly to discuss this opportunity further:

Email: Eric.McAuley@eclaro.com
Phone: 9803601322

Our Commitment to Diversity

Eclaro values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Work location

Work model: On-site

On-site

Key Responsibilities

check_circlePartner with stakeholders to gather and document regulatory requirements across trade surveillance and financial crime domains
check_circleTranslate complex compliance requirements into actionable functional and data specifications
check_circleAnalyze end-to-end trade lifecycle events to support surveillance and regulatory reporting use cases
check_circlePerform hands-on data analysis using SQL to validate requirements and support solution design
check_circleDevelop and maintain data models supporting compliance reporting, surveillance, and auditability
check_circleLead and mentor a team of Business Analysts to drive high-quality delivery and collaboration
check_circleAct as a liaison between Tokyo stakeholders and global teams to present findings and recommendations
check_circleContribute to the design of compliance information architecture and evaluate RegTech solutions

Requirements

verified10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Compliance and Regulatory Technology within Financial Services
verifiedStrong knowledge of Asia Pacific financial regulations with Japanese regulatory experience
verifiedHands-on experience with Cash Equities, booking models, and trade flows for Trade Surveillance
verifiedStrong proficiency in SQL and experience with data analysis tools (Python, Excel, Tableau)
verifiedBilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (written and spoken) is required

Nice to Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Business Analysis or Compliance certifications (e.g., CBAP, ICA, CAMS). Experience working with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Benefits & Perks

check_circle401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynchcheck_circleCommuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefitscheck_circleEligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Cash Equities, Trade Surveillance, Regtech, Aml, KYC, Sanctions Screening, SQL, Python.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO

What does a Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO do?expand_more

A Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO is responsible for the following: Partner with stakeholders to gather and document regulatory requirements across trade surveillance and financial crime domains; Translate complex compliance requirements into actionable functional and data specifications; Analyze end-to-end trade lifecycle events to support surveillance and regulatory reporting use cases; and Perform hands-on data analysis using SQL to validate requirements and support solution design.

What are the requirements for this Business Analyst/Project Manager role?expand_more

To qualify for the Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO position, applicants should have: 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Compliance and Regulatory Technology within Financial Services; Strong knowledge of Asia Pacific financial regulations with Japanese regulatory experience; Hands-on experience with Cash Equities, booking models, and trade flows for Trade Surveillance; Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data analysis tools (Python, Excel, Tableau); and Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (written and spoken) is required.

Where is the Business Analyst/Project Manager role at ECLARO located?expand_more

Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.

Is this Business Analyst/Project Manager job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

ECLARO has listed this Business Analyst/Project Manager role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Business Analyst/Project Manager role?expand_more

Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

What skills do you need for the Business Analyst/Project Manager role at ECLARO?expand_more

Key skills for Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO include Data Analysis; Data Modeling; Cash Equities; Trade Surveillance; Regtech; Aml; KYC; and Sanctions Screening.

What education is required for Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred; and Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

What category does the Business Analyst/Project Manager role belong to?expand_more

Business Analyst/Project Manager at ECLARO is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.

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