SBL Middle Office, Operations (AVP/ VP)

Jefferies is expanding its business in Tokyo and is looking for a candidate to support the project of starting the SBL business. The company will utilize Global 1 as the front and middle office system and I-STAR as the back office system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building up SBL business in the new project, working closely with the business, external vendors, and the internal IT team. Key Responsibilities & Tasks: Collaborate with Technology teams to ensure functional specifications align with business requirements Document current and proposed operational processes, applications, and workflow Coordinate testing across various areas, products, and regions. Support securities leading desk. Manage liquidity and capital capacity across Equities in Japan. Work with borrowers/ lenders to ensure smooth SBL settlement. Manage margin calls and process margin payment and monitor the status. Manage Corporate Action events for SBL and collateral positions. Perform various control activities to ensure that the exposures are properly managed. Look for opportunities to improve operation process and drive efficiency. Solid knowledge to SBL market practice and equity financing Meeting deadline daily and continuously Manage project issues and risk reporting, ensuring all issues are escalated appropriately Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in SBL operations. Comprehensive knowledge and experience working in the SBL area is essential. Preferably having experience with Global 1 & NRI I-STAR Core system. Strong organizational and communication skills. The ability to gather and compile business requirements is crucial. Strong PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office products Fluent Japanese and business-level English are necessary for effective communication. Company Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.