Reference Data Analyst, Data and Regulatory Operations

Job description

日本に120年以上の歴史を持つグローバル金融機関、シティグループ証券株式会社（東京・大手町）は、オペレーション部門のリファレンス・データ・アナリストを募集しています。 If you have native-level Japanese reading proficiency and advanced English communication skills, this Reference Data Analyst role at Citi offers the opportunity to manage and improve the integrity of critical security, pricing, and account data that underpins financial operations across multiple business lines. Sitting within the Data and Regulatory Operations team in Tokyo, you will read and interpret complex financial documents including prospectuses, liaise with international system teams in English, and contribute directly to the quality of data that supports day-to-day decision-making. This is a role where precision, data expertise, and the ability to coordinate across global teams make a measurable difference. Responsibilities Manage the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer accounts, security, and pricing data across multiple systems and teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Read and interpret complex financial documents, including prospectuses and securities offering materials, to accurately extract and apply data relevant to reference data management. Identify and act on opportunities to improve data quality and enhance service delivery standards across the team. Liaise with international system teams in English to coordinate data-related processes and resolve issues effectively. Guide and support junior team members by providing direction, evaluating their work, and identifying training needs to maintain delivery standards. Coordinate and oversee project initiatives end to end, ensuring junior staff complete their assigned tasks and overall milestones are met on time. Assess risk considerations when contributing to business decisions, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and conduct standards, and escalating control concerns promptly and transparently. Required Qualifications & Skills Native-level Japanese reading proficiency, with the ability to comprehend advanced financial documents such as prospectuses and securities offering materials. Advanced English communication skills, sufficient for written and verbal liaison with overseas system and operations teams. Up to 2 years of experience in client, counterparty, or account data management within a financial services organization. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify gaps, and translate findings into actionable process or policy recommendations. Clear understanding of client needs and the ability to factor those expectations into data quality and service delivery outcomes. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Beneficial Skills & Qualifications Verbal Japanese communication skills that support effective day-to-day collaboration with team members. A financial services qualification such as the Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ) or an equivalent credential. Familiarity with industry practices and standards related to reference data management within global financial markets. Experience working across multiple teams or systems in a cross-functional operational environment. What We Offer At Citi in Tokyo, you will be part of a globally connected Data and Regulatory Operations team where your language skills and attention to detail directly contribute to the accuracy of financial data used across the business. From your first day, you will gain hands-on exposure to international working practices and have the tools and support needed to grow your career in financial services operations. A hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you structure alongside flexibility. The opportunity to collaborate with teams across multiple regions and time zones, building genuinely global working experience from a Tokyo base. Access to structured learning and development programmes to deepen your expertise in financial markets, data governance, and operations. Clear career progression pathways within Data and Regulatory Operations, with scope to expand your responsibilities as your expertise develops. A collaborative team environment in one of Tokyo's premier business districts, where your contributions to data accuracy and process improvement are recognised. Apply now to bring your financial data expertise and Japanese language skills to a role at Citi where precision and global collaboration directly shape the quality of operations across one of the world's leading financial institutions. Security Coding Operation ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Operations - Services ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Reference Data Services ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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