Join a fast-growing global Fintech company as a Financial Crime Compliance Officer, supporting the company’s compliance framework across AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud prevention, and regulatory risk management. This role works closely with business teams to ensure financial services operations remain compliant with evolving regulations while supporting innovation in digital finance.

You will help strengthen internal governance and risk management frameworks while collaborating with global teams to support regulatory compliance within Japan’s rapidly evolving Fintech and digital payments ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to provide compliance advice on financial regulations, AML/CFT, sanctions, and fraud risks.
• Identify financial crime and regulatory risks and escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.
• Establish and enhance internal monitoring, investigation, and reporting frameworks for financial crime risk management.
• Strengthen compliance frameworks through regulatory updates, regulatory authority engagement, and internal training initiatives.
• Evaluate governance effectiveness and prepare reports for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent compliance practices across international operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• 3+ years of compliance experience within financial institutions such as banks, payment service providers, or regulatory organizations.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of Japanese financial regulations including the Banking Act, Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, and Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to understand business needs and apply strategic thinking to compliance risk management.
• Strong collaboration skills when working with global teams in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory matters while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level
• English: Business level

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within Fintech, digital payments, or financial technology companies.
• Experience contributing to financial crime risk frameworks and governance improvements.