[Visa Support Available] Japanese-Speaking IT Consultant –

A Japanese IT consulting firm is seeking a Bilingual IT Consultant in New York to support clients in the financial industry.

This position is offered by the U.S. subsidiary of a leading Japanese IT company expanding its presence across North America. The company provides a wide range of services, including systems development, IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and product sales.

As an IT Consultant, you will primarily work on trading system projects for financial institutions, leveraging your bilingual (Japanese-English) skills in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

WORK TYPE : Hybrid (3 days in office per week; full onsite may be required depending on project)

VISA SUPPORT : E-visa sponsorship available depending on experience

Salary : $120,000 – Employment Type : Full-time

Start Date : ASAP / Upon hiring decision

Working Hours : Monday – Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 6 : 00 PM (EST)

Location : New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan office or client site within the NYC metropolitan area)

Benefits : Medical insurance, 401(k), and more (according to company policy)

Position Summary

As an IT Consultant for the financial industry, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and improving trading-related systems. This role involves frequent communication with Japanese financial institutions, so strong bilingual skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse IT-related issues for financial clients
• Define system requirements and conduct business analysis
• Support the design and implementation of trading systems
• Liaise and report to clients in both Japanese and English
• Assist in vendor management and team coordination
• Provide infrastructure or cloud-based proposals where applicable

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on IT projects for financial institutions
• Hands-on experience with trading system development or implementation
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a project lead or PM assistant
• Previous U.S. work experience or experience in a multicultural team
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure or cloud environments
• Experience as a Python developer (including SQL proficiency)

Visa support may be considered depending on experience.