A leading global Fintech company is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Officer to lead regulatory compliance initiatives for its Japan business. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the global payments and financial technology industry, supporting business expansion while ensuring full compliance with Japanese regulatory requirements.

As part of a highly collaborative APAC and global compliance team, you will play a key role in monitoring regulatory developments, managing relationships with financial authorities, and supporting strategic projects tied to business growth.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in Fintech, Financial Services Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or Legal & Compliance who are looking to expand their career within an international and fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Japanese regulatory and legal developments and provide impact analysis and compliance guidance to the business.
• Implement and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with Japanese regulatory requirements and operational processes.
• Lead regulatory filings, periodic reporting, and ad-hoc communications with Japanese financial authorities.
• Collaborate with merchants, service providers, and internal stakeholders to support business growth from a regulatory and compliance perspective.
• Partner closely with APAC and global teams to manage compliance-related projects and regulatory challenges tied to business expansion.
• Support governance, compliance controls, and internal regulatory initiatives across the Japan business.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies, operational risk frameworks, and financial regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal, regulatory compliance, or compliance-related functions within financial institutions or Fintech companies.
• Experience managing communications and reporting with Japanese regulatory authorities.
• Strong understanding of Japanese financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree and over 3 years of professional experience required.

Soft Skills:

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage and drive compliance initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across internal and external teams.
• Ability to work effectively within fast-paced and evolving business environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native-level fluency required.
• English: Intermediate to business-level proficiency required for collaboration with APAC and global teams.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within cross-border financial services or global Fintech environments is highly preferred.
• Exposure to governance, operational risk, or regulatory project management is advantageous.
• Knowledge of payments, merchant acquiring, or digital financial services is a plus.