Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Risk and Compliance leader for the firm’s Japan operations.
• Develop and execute the local regulatory, compliance, and risk management strategy.
• Lead licensing and registration initiatives with Japanese regulatory authorities.
• Act as the key liaison with regulators, banking partners, and payment system operators.
• Monitor developments in Japanese financial services regulations and advise local and global stakeholders on regulatory implications.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and business risks.
• Design and deliver risk and compliance training programs to strengthen organizational awareness.
• Partner with global leadership teams to ensure alignment between local regulatory requirements and international business objectives.
• Support strategic business growth while maintaining a strong control environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• 5+ years of Compliance experience within Japan’s financial services industry.
• Experience within payments, financial operations, asset management, banking, fintech, or related sectors.
• Experience managing regulatory relationships and compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of Japanese financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Experience operating independently in a highly autonomous environment.

Soft Skills:

• Strong ability to work independently and take ownership of critical functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance strategic regulatory matters with day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Resilient, entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level.
• English: Business level.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience obtaining or supporting FSA Type 1 Fund Transfer Operator Licensing.
• Experience with Zengin clearing system applications.
• Established network and relationships with Japanese banks and financial institutions.
• Knowledge of Japanese securities regulations, asset management regulations, FX regulations, and digital asset regulations.
• Experience working within hedge funds, asset managers, fintech companies, or financial institutions.
• Experience interacting directly with the Japan FSA and Kanto Local Finance Bureau.

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