CareerPlan

Global Credit Trading - Credit Trader, Japan - up to Director,

Japan, Tokyo, Azabudai Hills Mori JP TowerFull-time2026-09-25 → 2026-11-11

Core

Manage Yen-denominated credit bond trading, market-making, and risk management for domestic and international investors while growing the Yen credit trading franchise.

Role type

Senior Credit Trader (Director level)

Builds

Yen-denominated credit bonds, credit derivatives, and related risk management solutions

Domain

Banking / Credit Markets / Fixed Income

Required skills

Credit risk management, Yen-denominated credit bond trading, Fundamental and technical analysis, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Client engagement, Market monitoring, Strategic desk management

Preferred skills

Non-Yen credit and CDS market experience, Knowledge of Japanese institutional investor landscape, Cross-border opportunity identification

Technologies

Credit Default Swaps (CDS), Asset Backed Securities (ABS), Equity derivatives, FX instruments

Responsibilities

Manage Yen-denominated credit bond trading, market-making and risk management; Grow the Yen credit trading franchise through client engagement; Manage credit, interest rate and FX risks; Generate trading ideas through analysis; Partner with Sales to deliver investment solutions; Mentor junior team members; Take ownership of desk strategy and profitability.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities