AVP/VP – Application Control Specialist
AVP/VP – Application Control Specialist
Job type:
Permanent
Specialization:
IT Support
Language Level:
English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860),Japanese Level - None
Location:
Tokyo
Salary:
¥15,000,000.00 - ¥17,000,000.00 Yearly
Job Reference:
493385
A global financial institution and one of the world’s leading banks is seeking a strong bilingual technology professional for an Assistant Vice President / Vice President – Application Control Specialist role within its International Technology – Global Payments Solutions Technology organization in Japan. This is a regional application management and control role, responsible for ensuring the stability, security, compliance, and resilience of business-critical payment systems supporting Japan and Taiwan, with close coordination across Asia.
Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight for enterprise application environments including: UNIX / Red Hat Linux platforms, Oracle databases, Middleware and vendor-managed components
- Identify technology risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps, and coordinate remediation with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams
- Ensure technical controls meet security and risk standards
- Coordinate and track remediation activities including: Vulnerability remediation, Removal of non-permitted technologies, Disaster recovery and resilience testing, Technical recovery planning and validation and so on
- Ensure evidence and documentation are audit-ready and regulator-compliant
- Act as Change Manager and Overall Test Approver for non-material changes
- Act as Build / Environment Manager for lower environments (material and non-material changes)
- Manage Non-Production Testing (NPT) activities where required
- Ensure proper governance, approvals, and documentation across the change lifecycle
- Lead coordination during Priority 1 / Priority 2 incidents, minimizing business impact
- Communicate incident status, risks, and remediation progress to senior stakeholders
- Coordinate resolution efforts across internal and external team
- Manage cross-regional communication across Japan, Korea, Singapore, and India
- Support ad-hoc compliance, audit, risk, and governance requests as required
- Contribute to continuous improvement of application control, compliance, and operational processes
- Support Application Governance, Risk & Compliance
Required Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in technology, application management, or application control roles with 3+ years of experience managing complex enterprise technology environments
- Familiarity with the below (Hands-on coding not required): Linux / UNIX environments, Oracle and MS-SQL databases, Autosys and middleware platforms, Firewalls, IPSec, cryptography, and security controls
- Mandarin Language required
Why should you apply:
- Opportunity to work with the world’s leading Bank
- Great team dynamics and learning opportunity with English speaking environment in the office.
- Stable long-long term career with a company wide policy of training and promoting internally
Company Details:
The organization’s purpose is to help improve financial lives by driving responsible growth and delivering long-term value for clients, employees, communities, and shareholders. Technology plays a central role in achieving this mission, enabling secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that support customers at a global scale. The organization is committed to being a great place to work, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged. For IT professionals, this offers the opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-level systems with real-world impact, supported by continuous learning, mentorship, and clearly defined career development pathways. Ongoing investment in modern technologies—such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms—allows technology professionals to continually develop their skills while addressing meaningful business challenges.
An in-office culture with flexibility, based on role and business needs, promotes collaboration while supporting employee well-being. Professional growth and performance are prioritized through access to industry-leading training, certifications, and opportunities for internal mobility across teams and functions. For IT candidates seeking a long-term, purpose-driven career, this organization stands out as a place where technology is a strategic driver, careers are built with intention, and work contributes directly to financial stability and positive community impact.
Working Hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: 3 days’ work in office, and 1-2 days’ work from home
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays
Services/Benefits: Transportation expenses, plus Paid leave, plus social insurance (health insurance, welfare pension, and work-related accident insurance), Periodic health examination, and Employment insurance
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