Description

Fisher Investments Japan (FIJ) is the local entity of Fisher Investments, a privately held investment management firm that provides professional discretionary portfolio management services for high-net-worth individuals and some of the world's preeminent institutions. We're looking for an individual with a passion for global financial markets and knack for complex problem solving to join the FIJ desk and be a part of shaping the future of our global trading operations as a Trader in Tokyo.

The Opportunity:

As one of our FIJ Traders, you will be responsible for implementing Fisher Investments' portfolio strategy by executing buy and sell transactions in Equity, FX and Fixed Income markets within the APAC region, as well as providing post-trade operational support. There will be opportunities to contribute and lead projects involving technological advancements, trade analysis, market structure research, and global expansion efforts. As a member of this growing team, you will be encouraged to suggest strategic solutions to automate and scale our daily processes - increasing our efficiency while providing unparalleled service to our valued clients.

The Day-to-Day:

• Execute trades in all asset classes across global markets, tailoring execution strategy to market conditions and trade objectives, while abiding by best execution policies
• Review trade details for accuracy and performance
• Complete post-trade operational tasks including allocation of trades and confirming execution details with brokers and relevant counterparties
• Establish and maintain relationships with global custodian and broker teams
• Contribute to initiatives that support the trading desk's expansion and accommodate increasing order volume for both APAC Private and Institutional Clients
• Facilitate a 24/6 global trading desk by coordinating with EU and US teams including Portfolio Operations, Trading Operations and Compliance
• Pursue advanced trading and market structure knowledge as a subject matter expert for the APAC region

Your Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience in trading, back-office investment operations, or a similar role
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Fluent in business English and Japanese
• A sound knowledge of financial concepts, markets, and current events
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• A startup mentality; a drive for continuous improvement and a will-do attitude
• High level of autonomy and attention to detail; Produce high-quality work within a time frame
• Experience in working with Japanese private clients or custodians is highly beneficial
• Experience in Charles River or Bloomberg is highly beneficial

Why Fisher Investments Japan:

At Fisher Investments, we work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. From unmatched service to unique perspectives on investing, it's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible. And we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:

• 100% coverage of your monthly medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your eligible dependents through Allianz Care
• Full refunds on physician fees, prescriptions, testing and more to cover costs outside of national insurance
• 24/7 access to emotional wellness resources for you and your dependents (Ginger emotional coaches and Allianz Employee Assistance Programme)
• Travel support benefits through Allianz and Bupa
• This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

FISHER INVESTMENTS JAPAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER