Operations – Assistant Manager with Japanese

A prestigious international bank is seeking a dynamic individual to assist senior management in enhancing efficiency within its busy Operations area. Your duties will be varied to include: * Understanding internal Policies & Procedures, troubleshooting issues, analysing data and recommending updates to workflows to improve business-as-usual operations * Developing problem-solving skills related to incidents/issues in collaboration with department management * Preparing reports on risk/issues and MI * Liaising with Head Office and both external and internal parties to optimize processes/systems for improved productivity/cost efficiency/overall performance * Supporting operational projects and the implementation/integration of new settlements platforms/technologies which includes creating documentation and providing training to business users Your experience must include: * Proven experience as a Business Operations Analyst gained within the banking sector, particularly in Treasury back office * Strong analytical and reporting skills * Japanese language skills are ESSENTIAL * Good product knowledge of Treasury products and structured finance lending * Excellent communication skills for effective liaison at all levels, both oral and written * Strong IT skills – Excel, VBA * Degree educated This role will be working 5 days a week in the office for the first month and will then convert to hybrid – working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely