Broker-Dealer Operations Specialist (Fintech)

Location: Japan; hybrid arrangement with in-office attendance required approximately three times per week for system access

Company

hirify.global is a US-headquartered fintech company providing brokerage infrastructure and operational services to financial institutions worldwide.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end back-office operations for Japanese equity trading, including post-trade processing, clearing, settlement, securities and funds delivery, deposits, withdrawals, and reconciliations.
• Manage customer account opening and ongoing account administration.
• Oversee segregation of customer assets and prepare or review statutory books, customer statements, and regulatory reports.
• Process corporate actions such as dividends, stock splits, and shareholder benefits, including related tax and withholding operations.
• Coordinate with counterparties, custodians, clearing and settlement institutions, and other external stakeholders.
• Handle operational exceptions and trade discrepancies while improving procedures, processes, and internal control frameworks.

Requirements

• At least three years of hands-on Japanese equity back-office experience at a securities firm.
• Practical knowledge of post-trade processing, clearing and settlement, cash and position management, securities accounting, customer accounts, customer asset segregation, and corporate actions.
• Understanding of the Japanese securities market and its clearing and settlement framework, including JASDEC.
• Experience with or knowledge of statutory books, records, and regulatory reporting.
• Business-level Japanese and English required, including email and chat communication, document review, and participation in meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately, take initiative, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.

Nice to have

• JSDA Internal Control Manager qualification.
• Knowledge of NISA, specified brokerage accounts, and Japan-specific tax regimes.
• Middle- or back-office experience with Japanese and foreign equities.
• Experience launching services or establishing and improving operational frameworks.
• Startup experience or experience improving operational efficiency through system changes.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employee position in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Collaboration with globally distributed teams, including teams in the United States and Japan.
• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Health benefits.
• One-time USD $500 home-office setup allowance and a USD $150 monthly stipend via a Brex Card.