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Market Data Analyst - Time-Series Risk & Data Integrity

Tokyo 23 Wards 外資系企業 Japanese Corporate Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading financial institution's Risk Management team, supporting risk system accuracy through time-series data management. This position is ideal for data-driven professionals with strong market knowledge and technical skills.
  • Manage complex historical market data for global risk systems.
  • Collaborate with quant, risk, and IT teams in a cross-functional setting.

About Our Client

Our client is a global financial services group with a strong risk and analytics function. The team operates at the core of the risk infrastructure, supporting methodology, validation, market risk, and regulatory analytics by maintaining reliable, high-quality market data.

Job Description

  • Manage and update time-series data used in risk systems.
  • Develop tools and processes to enhance data integrity and analytics.
  • Work closely with Risk Methodology, Risk Change, and IT teams.
  • Provide technical and analytical support across Market Risk and Validation.
  • Ensure delivery of time-sensitive data operations and parameter updates.
  • Collaborate on business requirements, testing, and enhancements.



The Successful Applicant

  • Fluent English (required); Japanese not mandatory.
  • Experience with large-scale time-series data in market risk environments.
  • Strong cross-asset product knowledge (cash and derivatives).
  • Understanding of VaR, Expected Shortfall, and regulatory metrics.
  • Familiarity with data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Markit, Refinitiv).
  • Proven ability to collaborate across risk, quant, and IT functions.
  • Excel (VBA) proficiency + Intermediate SQL (or willing to learn).



Preferred Skills:

  • Python or other programming experience is a plus.



What's on Offer

  • High-impact role within a core risk data and infrastructure team.
  • Exposure to advanced risk systems and regulatory frameworks.
  • Hybrid working model and global collaboration opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and structured career development.



Contact
Carl Iso
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6712044
Phone number
+81 80 4676 4473

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Iso
Consultant phone
+81 80 4676 4473
Job Reference
JN-042025-6712044
Company Type
Japanese Corporate
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.