Alternative Fund Investment Fund Administration Specialist

Mizuho Financial Group

Finance

Accounting

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About this role

This full-time role manages middle- and back-office activities related to investments in alternative funds, mainly domestic and overseas buyout, venture, infrastructure and real estate funds. Responsibilities include fund-related settlement of funds, accounting and tax work connected with closing, numerical management, and reporting.

The position also handles numerical management and reporting for fund-related matters and subsidiary management, and supports planning activities within the department. The assigned duties may change to other work determined by the company.

Applicants must have experience at a financial institution or experience in work related to settlement or closing. Experience with fund investment operations is advantageous. Required computer skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and ChatGPT. Applicants should have an interest in alternative investments.

Preferred qualifications include middle- or back-office experience for alternative fund investments, experience with lending-related or corporate finance work at a bank or securities company, and basic knowledge of the financial asset management business. The posting also seeks applicants who can work accurately, pay attention to detail, undertake data-processing tasks, and cooperate with team members. English ability equivalent to a TOEIC score of 600 or higher is preferred.

The position is based in Tokyo. The work location may be changed to a place designated by the company, including a telework location. The contract has no fixed term, with individual treatment potentially offered depending on experience. A six-month probationary period applies, with the same salary.

Standard working hours are 8:40 to 17:10, with 7.5 working hours and a 60-minute break. Flextime may apply depending on the department. Overtime and work on holidays may be required. Holidays include Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and specified year-end and New Year holidays. Annual paid leave is 21 days, subject to adjustment for the first year based on the hiring month.

Salary is determined under company rules and is not numerically specified. Commuting expenses are fully covered under company rules, and meal assistance and overtime allowances may apply. Social insurance, a shareholding association, babysitter childcare discounts, housing-related programs, asset-building support and leisure support are provided according to the stated conditions. Indoor smoking is prohibited.

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