ION Group - Software Developer, 2026 Leadership Development Program, Tokyo

• 2026 graduation • Bachelor’s, or Master’s, in Computer Science or related STEM majors, such as Data Science, or Quantitative Finance, with experience in hands-on programming required • Authorization to work in selected country without restriction or need for sponsorship • Demonstrated interest in finance and/or technology, ideally including work experience • Passion for learning, self-improvement, and a questioning and challenging mindset • Motivated self-starter who is proactive, enthusiastic, and passionate about what they do • Strong problem-solving capabilities and the desire to understand the “why” behind each problem • Application Process & Deadlines • Applications for 2026 are open • Applicants that submit successful online applications will be required to complete online verbal and numerical reasoning assessments within 4 days of receiving the test link. • Successful applicants will subsequently be invited to a video interview. • The final part of the process is an assessment day consisting of interviews, a case study and a group exercise. • We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready because initial video interviews can occur prior to the application period closing. • We aim to notify you of your application status approximately one month after we receive your application. • Application deadline is 30 April 2026. • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.