Head of Compliance
📍 Tokyo, Japan | 💼 Full-time | 🌏 APAC Regional Scope
A leading global financial services firm is seeking a seasoned Head of Compliance to lead its Japan compliance function. This is a senior-level opportunity for a compliance professional to oversee regulatory adherence, drive compliance strategy, and contribute to regional initiatives across the Asia Pacific.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
Local Compliance Leadership
- Ensure full compliance with Japanese financial regulations and internal policies.
- Act as the primary liaison with local regulators and financial intelligence units.
- Provide expert guidance on AML, sanctions, and regulatory risk management.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
- Maintain and enhance the local Compliance Monitoring Programme.
- Serve as the designated MLRO and Data Protection Officer.
- Deliver compliance training and awareness programs.
- Support board-level and group compliance reporting.
Regional Collaboration
- Implement global compliance frameworks across APAC.
- Align compliance practices with newly acquired entities and regional standards.
- Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders on Japan-related compliance matters.
✅ Requirements
- 8+ years of compliance experience in financial services (candidates with slightly less experience but strong potential may be considered for a Deputy Head role).
- Recognized qualifications in Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Governance preferred.
- Fluent in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).
- Strong understanding of Japanese regulatory landscape and AML requirements.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, organized, and able to work under pressure.
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