Job Description

Position Summary

We are looking for candidates with a passion for technology and financial markets, who have strong problemsolving

skills and a talent for communication. Our platforms provide the industry-leading services for OTC

derivatives post-trade processing, and you will be responsible for providing the first line of support for clients

using these platforms. Fast-changing and innovative, you will see regular opportunities to expand and grow

taking on new challenges.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day operations and technical support for all

services supported within OSTTRA’s newly formed suite. Our Client Services experience is a key priority for

the firm. Candidates must be passionate about delivering excellence and best-in-class customer service

experience. Through our comprehensive monitoring architecture and systems, issues are rapidly highlighted

for immediate investigation and resolution. Supported by relevant tools and processes, teams continuously

collaborate to investigate, resolve and improve the platforms. The principal duties for this role will be to provide

remote support to our Global business and clients, working in close partnership with our global teams. Japan

is a critical part of our APAC franchise and delivering exceptional service to our Global clientele is a core

component of our Client Services team’s responsibilities.

Duties & Accountabilities

● As part of platform/system support, the individual is required to assist with everyday client queries pertaining to access management, system workflow, technical errors, customization requirements etc.

● The successful candidate will need to be able to apply strong technical skills and good business knowledge, together with investigative techniques and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues in a timely and high-quality manner.

● Direct interaction with OSTTRA Clients globally to resolve technical and non-technical related queries, working in close partnership with our global teams.

● Monitor client queries investigate and troubleshoot errors and work with internal groups to provide resolution.

● Respond to client requests by providing detailed analysis and feedback.

● Work closely with internal teams for system enhancements/escalations.

● Participate in internal/external training needs. Educate clients on upcoming product enhancements/changes.

● Onboarding new participants in a timely manner and effective implementation of the product. Assist clients in testing the trade flows and help troubleshoot issues faced by the client.

● Configure the product as per the client’s requirement with regard to trade confirmation.

● Perform testing and provide troubleshooting for the client to configure the product as per the requirements of the participant in the UAT and pre-prod environment and emulate the same design setup in the production environment as well.

● Develop and maintain productive client relationships.

● Coordinate across internal teams across the global operations footprint to achieve a positive outcome for client experience.

● Respond to client requests by providing detailed evaluation and feedback.

● Participate in the testing of system enhancements.

● Identify and track system issues, partnering with technology teams to ensure delivery.

● Able to read, write and speak both English and Japanese language fluently (at a native or business level proficiency) to provide direct support to Japanese-speaking Clients, in addition to our Global clientele.

Job Requirements

Business Competencies:

Education and experience

● Fresh graduate, recent graduate and experienced candidates are welcome.

● Keen interest in or basic understanding of financial markets and the OTC post-trade framework and knowledge in financial products (FX, Equity, FI, Credit or Futures)

● Fluent in both Japanese and English language to provide direct support to Japanese-speaking Clients. 

Commercial awareness

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with client orientation

● Willing to consider any candidate who can demonstrate a passion for technology, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Personal impact

● Able to work independently with minimal supervision

● Open-minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing situations

● Be flexible regarding hours including weekends and public holidays

Communication

● Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

● Able to demonstrate a resourceful and collaborative approach to problem-solving, as well as the ability to handle difficult conversations with clients.

Skills