Analyst, Business Management
Tower Research CapitalAbout the Role
As a member of the Business Management (APAC) team, the successful candidate will partner with trading teams to address business requirements, identify market constraints, and implement solutions that scale APAC operations.
- Develop deep expertise in Japanese market structure, exchanges, liquidity, broker dynamics, and regulatory developments to serve as the regional subject matter expert over time
- Assist in building and managing relationships with exchanges, brokers, banks, and prime brokers across APAC, particularly in Japan
- Assist in end-to-end strategic initiatives by coordinating across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Technology teams
- Perform quantitative and commercial analysis to evaluate new products, trading infrastructure, venues, and market access opportunities
- Develop analytical frameworks, recommendations, and presentation materials for executive leadership
- Refine and scale internal Business Management processes, reporting, and analytics as APAC operations expand
Responsibilities
- Partnering with trading teams to address business requirements, identifying market constraints, and implementing solutions that scale APAC operations
- Developing deep expertise in Japanese market structure, exchanges, liquidity, broker dynamics, and regulatory developments to serve as the regional subject matter expert over time
- Assisting in building and managing relationships with exchanges, brokers, banks, and prime brokers across APAC, particularly in Japan
- Assisting in end-to-end strategic initiatives by coordinating across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Technology teams
- Performing quantitative and commercial analysis to evaluate new products, trading infrastructure, venues, and market access opportunities
- Developing analytical frameworks, recommendations, and presentation materials for executive leadership
- Refining and scaling internal Business Management processes, reporting, and analytics as APAC operations expand
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher with a strong academic background
- At least 3 years of relevant financial markets experience, such as proprietary trading, investment banking, brokerage, exchanges, or market infrastructure
- Strong understanding of Japanese market structure and the broader electronic trading ecosystem, including market access, clearing, and market data
- A proven track record of independently owning cross-functional projects and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial judgment skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Collaborative, low-ego mindset suited for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Fluency in Japanese strongly preferred for local exchange and broker engagement
- Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other analytical tools is a plus
What You'll Get
- Generous paid time off policies
- Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily
- In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
- Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
- Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
- Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
- Workshops and continuous learning opportunities