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Head of Securities Services, Custody & Clearing

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A renowned financial services company is seeking a Head of Securities Services, Custody & Clearing. The successful candidate will lead custody and clearing operations, drive operational efficiency, strengthen risk controls and enhance client service across Japan and offshore teams. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct custody and clearing operations to ensure efficient, accurate and compliant service delivery
  • Re-engineer operational processes to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Drive a client centric culture and initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction
  • Design and implement effective risk control measures across operations
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators and industry participants
  • Monitor market regulations and practices while driving alignment with international best practices
  • Lead onshore and offshore teams to deliver high quality service at an efficient cost

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 10 years of experience in banking or securities industry in operation management role
  • Experience working across cultures
  • Possess connections with regulatory parties and other associations in the market

Preferred requirements:

  • Proficient in Japanese

About the Company:

A long-standing financial institution with over a century of history, this company operates a multinational network of tens of thousands of employees and provides a variety of banking services to corporations and individuals around the world.

Keywords:

金融, 金融業, 銀行, 投資,ファイナンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 7JB2S7

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Operations

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: ¥20,000,000 - ¥22,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 7JB2S7-AF7142BA

Date posted: 14 September 2026

Consultant: Taishi Nakamura