Japan Market Data & Risk Analytics Contractor

Jefferies Group LLC; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a contractor in London to support market conventions and data quality governance initiatives focused on Japanese financial markets. The role involves collaborating with various internal teams, ensuring accurate data integration, and developing advanced data quality controls using Python and AI. Ideal candidates should have expertise in Japanese markets and strong technical skills. This position offers a contract employment type.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of local market conventions, trading practices, and regulatory environment.
• Prior work experience with Japanese banks or financial institutions is preferred.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML applications for data analytics and control automation.
• Experience in data quality business process improvement and complex regulatory projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document Japanese market conventions for equities and derivatives.
• Ensure conventions are correctly reflected in data feeds and risk models.
• Act as SME and liaise with stakeholders to improve data governance framework.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation for advanced data quality controls.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external Japanese counterparties.

Skills

Experience with Japanese Financial Markets

Proficiency in Python

Data Governance Expertise

Fluent in English

AI/ML applications experience

Job description

A leading investment bank is seeking a contractor in London to support market conventions and data quality governance initiatives focused on Japanese financial markets. The role involves collaborating with various internal teams, ensuring accurate data integration, and developing advanced data quality controls using Python and AI. Ideal candidates should have expertise in Japanese markets and strong technical skills. This position offers a contract employment type.