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Trading Execution Specialist (Equity Coverage, Japanese Speaking, JSDA License R

Alpaca builds financial services APIs for everyone globally.

Alpaca

Employee count: 201-500

Japan only

Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US California headquartered brokerage infrastructure technology company and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies, and more, and has raised over $170 million in funding. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company in multiple countries, and we serve hundreds of financial institutions globally such as broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.

Alpaca’s globally distributed team members bring in diverse experiences such as engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals to achieve our Mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We are also deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community. We will continue to enhance and improve our award-winning developer-friendly API and the infrastructure behind it.


Our Team Members:

We’re a team of 200+ globally distributed members who love working from our favorite places worldwide. Our team spans the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and more!

We’re looking for candidates eager to join Alpaca’s growing organization, who are excited about our Mission of “Open financial services to everyone on the planet and share our Values of “Stay Curious,” “Have Empathy,” and “Be Accountable.”

Your Role:

As an Equity Execution Electronic Trading Coverage based in Japan, you will provide high-quality support to enterprise-level clients in the APAC region, addressing issues related to order entry, execution, and FIX sessions. Japanese written and verbal communication skills, as well as the JSDA Sales Representative Class 1 qualification, are required for this role (or must be obtained within three months of the start date).

You will build and maintain strong relationships, proactively monitoring client trading activity to ensure smooth operations. Collaborating with trading operations desks, IT, and compliance teams, you’ll resolve issues and offer relevant market insights. Additionally, you will ensure all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements while identifying and addressing potential risks. Your role will also involve gathering client feedback to enhance services and tools.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in brokerage operations, clearing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in customer support, relationship management, and trading services.
  • Demonstrated experience with trading platforms and equities trading, and familiarity with FIX protocol. Options experience is a plus.
  • Must either possess the JSDA Sales Representative Class 1 qualification at the time of hire or acquire it within 3 months after the hire date
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent English and Japanese written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Support:

  • Deliver high-quality support to enterprise-level clients through various channels (phone, email, chat) in Japan and the APAC region.
  • Investigate and resolve issues related to account management, order entry, processing, execution, FIX sessions, and OMS functionality.
  • Assist clients with troubleshooting and technical issues to ensure seamless operations.

Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with enterprise clients, understanding their operational needs and priorities.
  • Conduct regular check-ins and reviews to ensure client satisfaction and proactively address any concerns or challenges.

Trading Services:

  • Monitor client accounts and trading activity for anomalies, providing timely alerts and support as necessary.
  • Stay informed on market developments and trading infrastructure to offer relevant guidance and insights to clients.
  • Monitor corporate actions, including dividends, stock splits, mergers, and other significant events, to ensure accurate and timely communication and resolution.

Collaboration and Feedback:

  • Work closely with trading desks, operations, IT, and compliance teams to address and resolve client issues efficiently.
  • Collect client feedback and share insights with product development and management teams to refine services and tools.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure all client interactions and trading-related activities adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Proactively identify and address potential risks associated with client operations and trading processes.

Languages:

  • Written and verbal proficiency in Japanese and English.

Working Environment:

  • Full-time position
  • Working hours: Standard working hours apply, but occasional early morning or evening availability may be required for meetings with team members in the US and other regions.
  • Location: Tokyo, Japan. Alpaca is a fully remote company, but in-office attendance 1–2 times per week is required for this role based on business needs.

Job Specification (Japanese)

職種名: 株式電子取引カバー(日本・アジア太平洋)

職務概要: 本ポジションは、成長著しいフィンテック企業の証券事業部門の一員として、アジア太平洋州地域(APAC)の法人顧客へのサポートと関係構築を担当いただくものです。日本法人に所属し、日本語および英語での業務遂行能力、ならびに第一種証券外務員資格が必要です。

主な業務内容は、顧客の取引状況をモニタリングし、注文入力や約定、FIXセッションに関するサポート対応を通じて、安定した取引運用を実現します。また、プロダクト、オペレーション、コンプライアンスなどの部署と連携し、顧客の業務課題の解決や事業拡大を支援いただきます。さらに、顧客からのフィードバックを収集し、証券事業部門全体のサービスやツールの改善にも貢献いただきます。

主な業務内容:

顧客サポート:

  • 日本およびAPACの法人顧客に対し、アカウント管理、注文処理、FIXセッション、OMS機能などに関するサポートを提供
  • トラブルシューティングや技術的な問題解決を通じて、安定した運用を支援

顧客との関係構築:

  • 法人顧客との信頼関係を構築・維持し、業務ニーズや優先事項を把握
  • 定期的にフィードバックを収集し、満足度向上と課題の早期発見に努める

トレーディングサービス:

  • 顧客のアカウントや取引状況をモニタリングし、異常があれば迅速に対応する
  • 市場や証券インフラの動向を把握し、顧客に有益な情報を提供
  • 配当、株式分割、合併などのコーポレートアクションをモニタリングし、正確かつ迅速に通知・対応する

コンプライアンスとリスク管理:

  • 顧客対応および取引関連業務が、関連法規および社内ポリシーに準拠していることを確認
  • 顧客業務や取引に伴うリスクを積極的に特定し、対応策を講じる

部門間連携と改善提案:

  • プロダクト、オペレーション、コンプライアンス等の部署と連携し、顧客課題の迅速かつ効果的な解決を図る
  • 顧客からのフィードバックを収集・分析し、サービスやツールの改善に向けた提案を行う

応募資格:

  • 金融、経営、経済、または関連分野の学士号をお持ちの方
  • 証券業務やクリアリング業務における2〜3年以上の実務経験をお持ちの方
  • 顧客サポート、関係構築、トレーディングサポートに関する実務経験をお持ちの方
  • 株式取引や証券インフラに関する知識、FIXプロトコルの使用経験のある方(オプション取引経験があれば尚良い)
  • 入社時に第一種証券外務員資格を保有、または入社後3か月以内に取得可能である方
  • 日本およびグローバルのチームメンバーと円滑に連携できる優れた組織能力とコミュニケーション能力をお持ちの方
  • 日本語および英語の両言語で業務遂行が可能な方
  • 自ら優先順位をつけてマルチタスクをし、スピード感を持って業務を遂行ができる方
  • 高い倫理観と守秘義務の意識をお持ちの方

言語:

  • 日本語および英語の両方で業務遂行が可能な方。

勤務条件:

  • 正社員
  • 勤務時間:定時勤務だが、米国など海外チームとの会議のため、早朝または夜間の勤務が発生する場合あり。
  • 勤務地:日本・東京。基本的にはリモート勤務だが、業務に応じて週1−2回程度の出社

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

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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About Alpaca

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Alpaca builds financial services APIs for everyone globally. We bridge the gap between those who can access financial services and those who cannot, through inclusive technology.

We're a melting pot of diverse backgrounds from tech startup aficionados to individuals with deep financial experience. No matter your background or where you're from, we've got a role for you.

Build and scale your career

We're a team of ambitiously creative minds, set on delivering high quality and high impact results. We're always exploring and never satisfied with just enough. When problems get tough, we get energized and become even more laser-focused. We're keen on that last 10% of effort and believe that the details do matter. If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place.

Our teams are scaling and growing faster every day. If you're looking to challenge yourself and advance your career, Alpaca offers limitless opportunities. Are you ready to build with us?

Unwavering, goal-oriented culture

Our teams are goal-oriented. We care about doing the work and solving the problem together. We welcome questions from all levels because we know that no one knows all the answers. Your goal isn't to be the smartest in the room. Your goal is to help solve problems no one has solved before by driving impact in areas you're strongest. And with a positive mindset, we set out to own the unknown and thrive in situations where we have to learn to succeed.

Our goal together is to make sure that the right questions are heard no matter who they come from, and the right solutions are built no matter who builds them.

Global mindset, globally distributed

We are living in unprecedented times - our global economy is tightly interwoven while constantly expanding and transforming. The future of financial innovation will never belong to just one country. As we work to provide access to financial services for everyone on the planet, it's important for us to build a global team of agile talent with vibrantly diverse cultural experiences.

Our teams are not just global, we're also 100% remote and have team members in almost every time zone and continent (except Antarctica). By joining Alpaca you'll be part of a multicultural, international organization.

Radical, honest, and empathy-driven

We're a startup with products that are disrupting an old industry. We see the opportunity and it's clear to us that our impact is going to be massive. We want to be a team that's ready for the ups and downs. We move fast and try our best to bring honesty and clarity when we communicate. Each of us brings to the table unique life experiences and diverse backgrounds - these experiences are valued and we don't take it for granted. We want to learn about you and want you to learn about us, working together to build empathy every step of the way.

In order for us to achieve our goal of providing access to financial services for everyone on the planet, it is critical for us to maintain high-trust partnerships and act with honesty and empathy. During this journey together, we'll be learning about the world together, through our relationships with each other. This is just the beginning and we would love to work with you!

Employee benefits

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Monthly Brex Card Stipend

Employees receive a monthly USD $150 stipend on a Brex card for additional work-related expenses.

Competitive Salary & Equity

Alpaca offers competitive salaries alongside stock options, ensuring employees share in the company's success.

Home-Office Setup Stipend

Alpaca provides a one-time USD $500 for home-office setup to create a comfortable and productive work environment.

Immediate Health Benefits

Health benefits at Alpaca start on day 1, covering medical, dental, and vision. In Canada, supplemental health care is included, and internationally, a stipend is provided to offset medical costs.

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