The Senior Consultant - Japanese Speaker role focuses on banking and financial services technology transformation, supporting leading financial institutions across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region with their digital transformation initiatives. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, the position delivers innovative solutions that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and business growth. The role collaborates with multinational teams and uses Japanese language capabilities to support Japanese-speaking stakeholders at financial institutions expanding across the region. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

Lead and support technology transformation initiatives for banking and financial services clients
Engage with business stakeholders to analyse requirements and develop strategic technology solutions
Manage project deliverables, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications throughout project lifecycles
Facilitate workshops, business process assessments, and solution design sessions with client teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement digital, data, and operational transformation programmes
Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and client relationship management
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior consultants while contributing to team capability development

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline
At least 5 years of experience in consulting, business analysis, project management, or technology transformation within the banking and financial services industry
Strong understanding of banking operations, financial products, regulatory environments, and technology transformation initiatives
Experience managing stakeholders across business and technology functions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
Professional proficiency in Japanese and English, as the role requires effective communication with internal and external stakeholders in both languages
Willingness to travel when required for client engagements
Preferred qualifications:

Experience in digital transformation, core banking systems, payments, risk management, or data analytics initiatives
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or other project delivery methodologies
Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, CBAP, Scrum Master, AWS, or an equivalent qualification
Experience working with Japanese-speaking stakeholders at financial institutions or within multinational banking organisations
Previous consulting experience with a major consulting firm or systems integrator

Benefits

Opportunities to work with leading global and regional financial institutions
Exposure to high-impact digital transformation and technology innovation projects
Structured career development and clear progression pathways
Access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and training programmes
Collaborative and multicultural working environment across the Asia-Pacific region
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where applicable
Comprehensive medical insurance and wellness support programmes
Regional and international project opportunities
Employee engagement activities and team-building programmes

About the company

A global consulting company providing management, business process, and Information Technology (IT) consulting services. The company supports organisations with business and technology transformation across a range of industries and markets.

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.

EA Licence: 90C3026

EA Personnel Name: Takumi Nishikubo

EA Personnel: R26163073

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