A global Japanese financial institution is seeking an Administrative / Office Support to work in their London office.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the bank’s compliance and business functions by helping manage risks and resolve issues in line with internal policies.
The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of corporate and investment banking and an interest in the financial industry.
Business level fluency in both Japanese and English is essential.


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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
*(O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS, Graduate, Freelance
*(X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: hybrid
VISA SUPPORT: No
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: £40k~, depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London


Administrative / Office Support Main Responsibilities:
*Support the Bank’s front offices in complying with applicable laws and regulations, including assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of control processes and following up on identified issues
*Conduct work required for the operation of the Control & Administration Group of the Strategic Planning Department
*Coordinate with senior management, other departments/offices, and Head Office as needed
*Basic understanding of corporate and investment banking with a keen interest in the financial industry
*Strong communication (verbal and written) both in English and Japanese
*Handle regular reporting requirements, irregular incidents, regulatory inspection matters, internal audit matters, and reports to Head Office
*Assist the Head of Control & Administration in activities related to regulatory matters and collaboration within the EMEA division
*Create, review, and submit English and/or Japanese reports to management within required timeframes
*Support regular reporting to senior management and committees, including drafting periodic reporting and board updates
*Support the management of irregular incidents and monitor internal/external auditors’ requests and recommendations
*Assist the team with matters related to Japanese FSA, PRA, FCA, and other regulatory authorities in EMEA
*Coordinate with stakeholders in other teams and departments, including Tokyo Head Office


Administrative / Office Support Ideal Candidate:
*Basic understanding of corporate and investment banking and an interest in the financial industry
*Business level fluency in both English and Japanese
*Strong verbal and written communication skills
*Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
*Ability to present professionally in small groups and participate in meetings in person if required
*Good attention to detail
*Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively, and work under pressure
*Confident interpersonal skills


** YMS and graduate visa holders with more than 18 months remaining on their visa may also apply, depending on their experience.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.