Sr. Business Analyst
JP Tokyo & Co. Inc. · Tokyo, Japan
Apply & track with Apply EdgeJob/Group Overview:The CorporateReal Estate Technology (CRES IT) team is a global functionacross Japan, India,the UK, and the US. We work with XXXXX’s Corporate Real Estate organization to deliver and support in-house and SaaS solutions.We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst based in Tokyo to support Japan as the primary business area, with additional responsibility for APAC initiatives. The role will act as a bridge between business users, IT teams, global stakeholders, and vendors. You will analyze business needs, define requirements, improveprocesses, and supportthe implementation and operation of technology solutions.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primarybusiness analysis contactfor Japan and support APAC initiatives as needed.Understand businessneeds and analyzecurrent processes, mainly for Japan.Identify improvement opportunities and proposepractical solutions.Gather, document, and manage businessand functional requirements.Create processflows, user stories,use cases, and acceptance criteria.Act as a liaisonbetween Japan businessusers, IT teams,global teams, and vendors.Support solutiondesign, system testing,and user acceptance testing.Analyze application issues and coordinate with IT and vendors to resolve them.Support data analysis, reporting, user training, and solution adoption.Review vendor and offshoredeliverables to ensurerequirements are met.Identify and communicate risks,issues, and dependencies.Ensure compliance with governance and information securityrequirements.Requirements (indicate mandatory and/or preferred): Skills and Experience — Essential
- 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role.
- Strong experience supporting business users and technology initiatives in Japan.
- Experience in requirements gathering, business process analysis, and functional specification.
- Ability to translate business needs into clear and actionable requirements.
- Experience creating process flows, user stories, use cases, and test scenarios.
- Experience supporting system implementation, enhancement, testing, and production support.
- Understanding of APIs, system integrations, databases, and cloud/SaaS solutions.
- Experience working with business users, IT teams, and vendors.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Native Japanese and business-level English.
- Experience working with global or cross-cultural teams.
- Understanding of governance and information security requirementsSkills and Experience — Desirable
- Knowledge of corporate real estate, facilities, or workplace management in Japan.
- Experience with related SaaS solutions.
- Experience supporting APAC or multinational teams.
- Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
- Business analysis or related certifications, such as CBAP or PMI-PBA.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methods.
- 日本のコーポレートリアルエステート、ファシリティ、ワークプレース管理に関する知識。
- 関連するSaaSソリューションの経験。
- APACまたは多国籍チームの支援経験。
- 金融業界または規制業界での業務経験。
- CBAP、PMI-PBAなどのビジネスアナリスト関連資格。
- アジャイル、ウォーターフォール、またはハイブリッド型の開発手法に関する知識。 ※証券外務員資格:以下より選択してください。 不要 *JSDA (Japan Securities Dealers Association) Sales Representative Qualification Not required ※内部管理責任者資格:以下より選択してください。 不要 *ICM (Internal Control Manager) Not required Any other special comments if any: (その他、特記すべきことがあれば記入してください。)