Major Asian equity trading investment bank has an opening for an IT manager who will head up their Tokyo operations focusing on equity trading systems and the connectivity between front and middle office systems. Japanese and English communication skills are needed. This role does fit somebody who has support experience in the equity front office and wants to move into a more system development role. Solid experience in Japanese trade processing would be expected. Other desired traits include FIX/ Exchange connectivity expertise and java/ Oracle/ Excel Development / Support skills.