Broker-Dealer Operations Specialist, Japan (Japan Location / Japanese Language Required)

The role

This person will oversee back-office operations primarily for Japanese equity trading. They will manage settlement, cash movements, reconciliation, corporate actions, and customer account administration.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end back-office operations for Japanese equity trading
• Manage customer account opening and ongoing account administration
• Oversee the segregation of customer assets and prepare or review statutory books and records, customer statements, and regulatory reports
• Manage corporate actions including dividends, stock splits, and shareholder benefits
• Coordinate with counterparties, clearing and settlement institutions, custodians, and other external stakeholders
• Handle and escalate operational issues, exceptions, and trade discrepancies
• Establish and improve operational processes, procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Communicate in English with global teams

Required qualifications

• At least three years of hands-on experience in Japanese equity back-office operations at a securities firm
• Practical knowledge of post-trade processing, clearing and settlement, cash and position management, securities accounting, customer accounts, segregation of customer assets, and corporate actions
• Understanding of the Japanese securities market and its clearing and settlement framework, including the Japan Securities Depository Center (JASDEC)
• Practical experience with, or knowledge of, statutory books and records and regulatory reporting
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
• English proficiency sufficient for business communications by email and chat, reviewing documents, and participating in meetings
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately, take initiative, and work effectively with relevant stakeholders

Nice to have

• JSDA Internal Control Manager qualification
• Knowledge of Japan-specific account structures and tax regimes, including NISA and specified brokerage accounts
• Middle and back-office experience with Japanese and foreign equities, particularly Japanese equities
• Experience launching new services or establishing and improving operational frameworks
• Experience working in a startup or other fast-paced environment
• Experience improving operational efficiency, including through system changes

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

About the company

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. Alpaca Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Alpaca, a U.S.-based fintech group.