Japan Algo Product Vice President

Skills and Experience

• Business level fluency in Japanese and English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Strong understanding of Japanese equity market micro structure, trading practices, and regulatory environment including TSE operations and local market conduct rules
• Knowledge of algorithmic execution strategies with focus on how they apply to Japanese market characteristics and investor behavior
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with ability to build trust and credibility with Japanese trading professionals and senior management
• Experience working in Japanese financial services environment with understanding of local business culture and decision-making processes
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting market data, algorithm performance metrics, and client feedback
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures, serving as bridge between Japanese and global teams
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in financial services with exposure to electronic trading, sales, or product management roles
• Proven track record of successful stakeholder management and client relationship development in Japanese market
• Project coordination experience with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Job Knowledge, Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field required
• Strong knowledge of Japanese equity market structure, TSE trading mechanisms, and local settlement processes
• Understanding of algorithmic trading concepts including TWAP, VWAP, implementation shortfall, and market impact analysis
• Familiarity with market data systems, trading platforms, and electronic execution infrastructure used in Japanese markets
• Knowledge of Japanese financial regulations affecting algorithmic trading and institutional execution services
• Strong presentation and documentation skills with ability to create materials for both technical and business audiences
• Data analysis tools(Tableau, PowerBI)
• Cultural competency and deep understanding of Japanese business practices, relationship building, and communication styles
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with global teams

Job Knowledge, Qualifications and Education

• advanced degree preferred
• Professional qualifications relevant to Japanese financial markets (Series 1, local securities licenses) advantageous
• basic programming knowledge (Python, SQL) beneficial