IT Manager

Capital.com
Tokyo
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Skills: ["Project management","Vendor management","Issue resolution","Documentation","Business requirements definition"]

Manage localization and development of Japan-facing trading platform systems, including the website and mobile apps. Own project delivery with vendors for deposit/bank API integrations and eKYC/JPKI SDK implementation, ensuring business requirements, UAT, and production readiness. Establish IT system risk management and IT governance aligned with Financial Services Agency expectations, including access, incident management, and evidence control. Maintain infrastructure, monitor cybersecurity and third-party risks, and drive BCP/DR readiness with local and global teams.

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Capital.com
Capital.com
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IT Manager

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Job Summary

Manage localization and development of Japan-facing trading platform systems, including the website and mobile apps. Own project delivery with vendors for deposit/bank API integrations and eKYC/JPKI SDK implementation, ensuring business requirements, UAT, and production readiness. Establish IT system risk management and IT governance aligned with Financial Services Agency expectations, including access, incident management, and evidence control. Maintain infrastructure, monitor cybersecurity and third-party risks, and drive BCP/DR readiness with local and global teams.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage localization and development of the Japan-facing trading platform, including the website, mobile applications, and related operational systems.
  • •Lead project management and vendor control for quick deposit and bank API integrations, and for eKYC/JPKI SDK implementation.
  • •Define business requirements, coordinate specifications, track delivery, run UAT and production-readiness checks, and manage issue resolution.
  • •Establish and maintain the system risk management framework aligned with Financial Services Agency expectations, including IT governance, change management, access controls, incident management, and evidence management.
  • •Maintain internal IT infrastructure, monitor cybersecurity and third-party technology risks, support audit/regulatory responses, and develop and test BCP/DR procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsurancePensionPaid LeaveRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •IT project management or system development experience in financial services (securities, FX/CFD, or fintech), with 3+ years or equivalent capability.
  • •Practical experience with API integrations and SDK implementation, plus cloud infrastructure experience such as AWS or GCP.
  • •Working knowledge of system risk management, cybersecurity, IT governance, change management, and operational resilience.
  • •Experience managing external vendors and coordinating requirements and UAT across business, compliance, operations, and technology teams.
  • •Business-level English proficiency to coordinate with overseas development teams and technical vendors.
Experience:Financial servicesFintech
Skills:Project managementVendor managementIssue resolutionDocumentationBusiness requirements definition
Certifications:PMP
Languages:EnglishJapanese
Tech Stack:AWSGCPAPI integrationsSDK implementationEKYCJPKIUATBCP/DRCybersecurityBank APIQuick deposit integrations

Company Brief

Capital.com
Operates an online trading platform offering CFDs, forex, commodities, indices and cryptocurrencies to retail investors and traders, combining market access with educational content, analytics, and AI-driven insights for informed trading decisions.
Industry: Trading Platforms
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2016
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