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Risk Management Specialist

Job-title: Risk Management Specialist
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Banking & Financial Services / Insurance
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Reference: IJB2013078
Job-published: August 21, 2026 13:02

The Risk Management Specialist role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the oversight and monitoring of investment funds and portfolios within a regulated investment management environment. This position is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills who are passionate about investment risk management, valuation analysis, and supporting sound investment decisions through effective monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor investment funds to ensure compliance with investment guidelines.

  • Review and monitor fund net asset values (NAV).

  • Track investment performance and support performance reporting activities.

  • Analyse market trends and identify potential risks that may impact investments.

  • Support valuation analysis of investment assets and portfolios.

  • Assist with valuation activities, including data collection and analysis.

  • Collaborate with investment and risk management teams to support portfolio monitoring and valuation processes.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in risk management, asset management, auditing, or a related field.

  • Experience within a financial institution, asset management company, bank, leasing company, or audit firm.

  • Understanding of investment products and investment risk management principles.

  • Ability to analyse financial and investment-related data.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience in investment trust risk management is preferred.

  • Experience reviewing equity, credit, or real estate investments would be advantageous.

  • Native-level Japanese language proficiency.

  • Ability to read and write in English is preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

  • Childcare support services.

  • Elderly care support services.

  • Leisure benefits.

  • E-learning and professional development support.

  • Health and wellbeing support services.

About the Company

A company in the investment management industry, this organisation is engaged in investment management, investment advisory and agency services, and Type II Financial Instruments Business activities. The company supports investment operations through disciplined portfolio oversight, risk management, and investment analysis within the financial services sector.