General information
Entity
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players (1), offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.3 trillion of assets (2). With its six international investment hubs (3), financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,500 employees in 35 countries.
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
(1) Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2025, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2024
(2) Amundi data as at 30/06/2025
(3) Paris, London, Dublin, Milan, Tokyo and San Antonio (via our strategic partnership with Victory Capital)
Reference
2026-115848
Publication date
30/10/2026
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting
Job title
AI ＆Finance Process automation specialist
Contract type
VIE Programme
Term (in months)
2 years
Expected start date
01/03/2027
Management position
No
Job summary
We are seeking a Finance/IT profile for a 2-year assignment in Japan to support the evolution of Finance operations through AI, automation, and process improvement. This position is suited to someone who enjoys learning, thinking creatively, and finding better ways to work.
The main purpose of the role is to make Finance processes simpler, faster, and more reliable by reducing manual effort and improving consistency across day-to-day activities. The successful candidate will bring a solid understanding of Finance operations, along with the technical skills needed to design and deliver automation solutions using AI and related technologies.
Automation task examples could be the followings:
- Automating the preparation of Excel files that are currently prepared manually
- Extracting data from specific systems and converting it into journal entries automatically
- Building a system to analyze variances & to create customized reports
- Developing a chatbot for expense claims and related questions
- Creating a workflow for budget request approvals
We also plan to have the VIE handle day-to-day tasks in order to proactively identify transformation opportunities.
Position location
Geographical area
Asia, Japan
City
Tokyo
Remote work
hybrid
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Finance, Accounting, or IT
Level of minimal experience
3-5 years
Experience
Strong professional experience in AI, automation and Finance processes is required.
Experience in a consulting firm is a plus.
Required skills
Finance process and accounting knowledge
Technical skills (see below)
Good communication, presentation and coordination skills,
Interest in finance and process improvement, and willingness to learn quickly in a cross-functional environment
Technical skills required
AI, Excel (advanced), VBA, Python, Power BI
Languages
English: Fluent / professional working proficiency required. Japanese: Basic conversational ability