Bilingual Japanese Treasury Officer

International Bank is seeking a Treasury Officer who assists the Treasury Manager by performing money market and foreign exchange transactions, exercising analytical and administrative functions, and maintaining cash and securities investment portfolio. Also fulfills project-based tasks including requirement gathering and user testing for Treasury/FX business.

JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in managing the Treasury department.
2. Executes money market transactions for cash deposited from our custodial customers.
3. Manages cash projection processes.
4. Executes foreign exchange transactions for our custodial customers.
5. Leads foreign exchange system enhancement initiatives, including creation and review of user acceptance test cases.
6. Analyzes the Treasury's monthly operations, performance, and proposals for future strategies of money investment, foreign exchange, and securities investment.
7. Conducts monthly Treasury meetings and quarterly Treasury Committee meetings.
8. Keeps the related departments and senior management up-to-date regarding developments in the Treasury market.
9. Assists in analyzing compliance, regulatory, and/or risk management issues with respect to Treasury.
10. Assists in managing correspondence with customers and counterparts.
11. Updates various policies, procedures, and manuals.
12. Maintains and updates the account profile of the securities lending customers.
13. Oversees periodical reporting and other day-to-day correspondence with counterparts.
14. Enhances employee knowledge and understanding of job responsibilities through continuous communication and on-the-job training, focusing on establishing high quality/accuracy of work.
15. Performs all functions as assigned by manager.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or finance.
2. 5+ years' experience in the financial industry.
3. Good communication skills (Japanese is a plus).
4. Good knowledge base of legal, tax, and/or accounting principles.
5. Good PC spreadsheet, database, and word processing skills.
6. Good analytical and mathematical skills.
7. Strong writing skills.
8. Experience with money market instruments and/or foreign exchange transactions in a banking environment preferred.