Bilingual Japanese Junior Clerk

A financial institution in New York is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Clerk to join its Operations Group. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in banking and financial operations while gaining hands-on experience with settlement processing, reconciliations, reporting, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system opening and closing procedures.
  
• Initiate and monitor automated data entry processes.
  
• Execute manual data entry with a high level of accuracy.
  
• Monitor intraday cash credits and debits and communicate updates to relevant teams.
  
• Perform daily reconciliations for custody accounts.
  
• Execute end-of-day operational activities.
  
• Process and review sanctions screening alerts.
  
• Prepare data files for system imports.
  
• Prepare coding tickets for static data maintenance, including system holiday table updates.
  
• Support monthly and quarterly settlement operations.
  
• Prepare and distribute daily and monthly reports.
  
• Assist with other operational and administrative tasks as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in banking, financial services, operations, or administrative support is a plus.
  
• Japanese language skills are a plus
  

Benefits