Banking Associate - Japanese Bilingual

Japanese-English Bilingual Banking Associate

Location: Atlanta, GA

Compensation: $80,000–$130,000 base salary bonus

Employment Type: Full-time

A leading global financial services organization is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Banking Associate to develop and manage business relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This position combines business development, relationship management, credit analysis, and banking operations. The successful candidate will introduce a broad range of financial products to prospective and existing clients while working closely with colleagues in the U.S. and the company’s Head Office in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development

• Develop new business relationships with SMEs by introducing banking products and services, including loans, trade finance, foreign exchange, and deposits.
• Identify prospective clients and research companies currently operating or planning to establish operations in the U.S.
• Collaborate with the Head Office in Japan to gather information about companies entering or expanding within the U.S. market.
• Contribute to revenue growth by expanding the customer base and identifying new business opportunities.

Existing Client Development

• Expand relationships with existing clients by identifying additional banking needs and offering appropriate financial products and services.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and develop a strong understanding of their businesses, industries, and financial needs.
• Coordinate with the Head Office to gather information regarding clients’ business development activities in the U.S.
• Respond to transaction-related questions and assist clients in resolving banking issues.

Credit, KYC, and Compliance

• Analyze clients’ financial condition and creditworthiness and prepare required credit reports.
• Collect and review Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation.
• Assign and regularly monitor customer risk ratings.
• Address compliance-related matters involving client accounts and transactions.

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and files.
• Prepare internal reports and other required documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Professional experience in banking, financial services, business development, sales, or client support.
• Business-level or higher proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate financial information and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously.
• Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with international colleagues.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when business needs require.