Japanese IT company seeks a Japanese Bilingual IT Business Analyst - FX Pricing (Application Support)

Location: New York (Grand Central Area) or Jersey City, NJ

Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week

Job Overview:

This role is based in New York, US. Visa/Work Permit could be offered to eligible candidates.

Our client, a major Japanese financial institution, is seeking a Business Analyst to support FX trading systems and related business applications. The position offers the opportunity to work in a global environment and collaborate with international teams to enhance system functionality and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the FX Trading and Sales desks by facilitating front-office FX pricing workflows and coordinating interactions with other market-related business systems.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents, ensuring timely communication and prioritization aligned with business impact.
• Act as a liaison between local users and head office development teams to coordinate enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and refine system functionality.
• Participate in system upgrades by conducting system validation, coordinating user testing, and ensuring smooth deployment and post-release support.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the Global Markets domain.
• 3+ years of experience in a client-facing or support role.
• Strong understanding of FX products, particularly SPOT, SWAP, and Forward.
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Experience with SQL, FIX protocols, or RESTful APIs is an advantage.
• Solid experience working in Agile environments; familiarity with Kanban methodologies and JIRA is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently as well as in team environments.