Back Office Business Analyst (For Pooling Only)

As a Back Office Business Analyst reporting to the AVP of Client Services, you'll play a critical role in driving client success across the APAC region by delivering expert advisory, implementation, and upgrade services for Nasdaq's Calypso product.

You'll thrive in this position if you're client-focused, analytical, and bring deep back-office expertise to a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your work enables global capital markets operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to gather requirements and design solutions aligned with Calypso best practices and business objectives.
• Configure, test, and validate system solutions to meet business requirements, supporting clients through SIT, UAT, and go-live phases.
• Create functional scope and solution documents that translate business needs into practical system capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal product and technical teams to identify gaps, test enhancements, and ensure successful implementation.
• Manage project timelines, communicate progress proactively, and train users on system functionality and new features.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, computer science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in capital markets back-office operations or business analysis with a software vendor.
• Strong expertise in post-trade processing areas including trade validation, accounting, settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.
• Functional knowledge of multiple asset classes such as FX, fixed income, derivatives, equities, or commodities.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Calypso or comparable back-office trading systems.
• Exposure to clearing, collateral management, or securities finance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and travel as needed across the APAC region.

This position will be located in Tokyo and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

This is a permanent, full-time role so candidates should have full working rights in Japan. To be eligible to apply, you must have Japanese citizenship or permanent residency status.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, equity grant, annual bonus, counseling sessions through Lyra, a global mentoring program, subscription to e-learning platforms, fitness, wellness and more.

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

We are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in the future. While there are currently no open positions available, we invite you to submit your application to be considered for upcoming opportunities.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.