Naoko Habe
About Naoko Habe
Naoko Habe is a Client Specialist for Major Banks in the Pacific region at Thomson Reuters, with over 22 years of experience in the financial services sector. She has a strong educational background in commerce and economics and is fluent in both Japanese and English, allowing her to bridge cultural gaps in her professional roles.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Naoko Habe has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Client Specialist for Major Banks in the Pacific region since 2002. With over 22 years of experience in this role, she operates out of Sydney, Australia. Her responsibilities include providing specialized support and solutions to major banking clients, leveraging her extensive knowledge of the financial services industry.
Current Role at Refinitiv
In addition to her role at Thomson Reuters, Naoko Habe has been a Solutions Specialist at Refinitiv since 2014. Over the course of 10 years, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of Refinitiv's suite of products, which includes Eikon, Data Scope, Dealing 3000, and Wealth Order Management. Her expertise enables her to deliver tailored solutions to clients in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Naoko Habe earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from The Australian National University, majoring in Commerce with a sub-major in Economics. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in financial principles and economic theory, which she applies in her professional roles. She is fluent in both Japanese and English, enhancing her ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients.
Professional Background
Naoko Habe has a diverse professional background in finance. She served as an Institutional Equities Dealer at Ord Minnett, focusing on Japanese-speaking clients. Additionally, she held the position of Redemption Manager at Colonial Margin Lending, where she dealt with English-speaking clients. Her experience also includes working as an Assistant Derivatives Trader at Yamaichi Securities, where she concentrated on proprietary trading.
Cultural Competence
Having lived and worked in both Australia and Japan, Naoko Habe possesses a deep understanding of both Australian and Japanese cultures. This cultural competence allows her to navigate the complexities of client relationships in the financial sector, particularly when engaging with clients from different cultural backgrounds.