Securities Operations Specialist

Alpaca Japan - Securities Operations Specialist (Japan)

Who We Are: Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more.

Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 10 million brokerage accounts.

Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.

Alpaca is proudly backed by $400 million in funding from top-tier global investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Opera Tech Ventures, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Unbound, Peak XV, Elefund, and Y Combinator.

Our Team Members: We're a dynamic team of 400+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond!

We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role: Alpaca Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Alpaca, a U.S.-based fintech group, and is registered as a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator with the Kanto Regional Finance Bureau (Registration No. 3024). We provide securities trading infrastructure and operational services to financial institutions in Japan. As our business and product offerings continue to expand, we are seeking a Securities Operations Specialist to oversee back-office operations, primarily for Japanese equity trading. In this role, you will be responsible for a broad range of day-to-day brokerage operations, including settlement, cash movements, position and balance reconciliation, corporate actions, and customer account administration. You will also work closely with global teams and external stakeholders, to ensure accurate and stable operations and continuously improve operational processes. We are looking for someone who can proactively identify issues, take ownership, and collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders in a fast-paced startup environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end back-office operations for Japanese equity trading, including post-trade processing, clearing and settlement, delivery of securities and funds, deposits and withdrawals, and position and cash reconciliation
• Manage customer account opening and ongoing account administration
• Oversee the segregation of customer assets and prepare or review statutory books and records, customer statements, and regulatory reports
• Manage corporate actions, including dividends, stock splits, and shareholder benefits, as well as related tax and withholding operations
• Coordinate with counterparties, clearing and settlement institutions, custodians, and other external stakeholders
• Handle and escalate operational issues, exceptions, and trade discrepancies
• Establish and improve operational processes, procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Communicate in English with global teams, including teams based in the United States

Qualifications (required):

• At least three years of hands-on experience in Japanese equity back-office operations at a securities firm, with practical knowledge of areas such as post-trade processing, clearing and settlement, cash and position management, securities accounting, customer accounts, segregation of customer assets, and corporate actions
• Understanding of the Japanese securities market and its clearing and settlement framework, including the Japan Securities Depository Center (JASDEC)
• Practical experience with, or knowledge of, statutory books and records and regulatory reporting
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. English proficiency must be sufficient for business communications by email and chat, reviewing documents, and participating in meetings
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately, take initiative, and work effectively with relevant stakeholders

Qualifications (preferred):

• JSDA Internal Control Manager qualification
• Knowledge of Japan-specific account structures and tax regimes, including NISA and specified brokerage accounts
• Middle and back-office experience with Japanese and foreign equities, particularly Japanese equities
• Experience launching new services or establishing and improving operational frameworks
• Experience working in a startup or other fast-paced environment
• Experience improving operational efficiency, including through system changes

Language Requirements:

• Ability to perform business responsibilities in both Japanese and English

Work Conditions:

• Full-time employee
• In-office attendance is required for system access around 3 times a week.

How We Take Care of You:

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

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Compensation: $90k - $100k estimated Location: Remote