Join a global fintech leader as a Regulatory Counsel, where you’ll advise on compliance and regulatory strategy in Japan’s evolving fintech and payments space. You’ll work cross-functionally with legal, product, and executive teams to deliver scalable, ethical solutions that support innovation and growth. This is a high-impact opportunity for legal professionals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and want to shape the future of finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory advice to internal and external stakeholders to enable scalable growth.
• Lead regulatory engagements, including interaction with Japan’s key authorities and external auditors.
• Anticipate and address regulatory risks by crafting practical and scalable compliance frameworks.
• Translate obligations into internal policies and drive awareness and implementation across global teams.
• Support new product launches and workstreams by embedding regulatory strategy into business initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years in regulatory or legal roles, preferably within fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of Japanese financial and payment regulations.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to operate autonomously and drive initiatives in a high-growth environment.
• Creative, logical problem-solving in the face of regulatory complexity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder and regulator engagement.

Language Requirements

• Japanese: Fluent (for regulatory communication and documentation)
• English: Fluent (for internal and cross-border collaboration)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience handling cross-border regulatory matters in a global company.
• Track record of managing regulatory interactions with bodies such as the FSA or Bank of Japan.
• Expertise in regulatory impact analysis for new products or business models.