In the previous section, we pointed out that Japanese financial institutions have structurally lost their international competitiveness due to decades of over-reliance on the domestic market and a critical lack of global strategy and talent.
However, the problems run deeper.
There are seven more profound and fatal realities—systemic issues that ensure top-tier international finance professionals simply do not view Japanese banks and brokerage houses as viable “career options.”
These realities have perpetuated a vicious cycle for over 50 years: Japanese financial firms hire “third-rate” Western professionals, fail to achieve results, and then dismiss them.
Whether you are a top-performing student aiming for the financial sector or an industry professional, you cannot afford to ignore this harsh reality.
Below are the seven facts about the overseas operations of Japanese financial institutions, as identified by global professionals in the industry.
