MLRO/ MLRO

A global financial institution is seeking an MLRO to oversee financial crime risk management. The selected candidate will support AML/CFT compliance efforts, regulatory risk assessments, and governance reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monitoring and testing of Customer Due Diligence activities to ensure compliance with Japan AML/CFT laws and regulations
• Identify and assess regulatory changes, ensuring alignment with Japan’s financial crime requirements
• Conduct financial crimes risk assessments, evaluating process risk and control effectiveness
• Prepare governance materials and escalate financial crime risks, issues, and control enhancements
• Oversee financial crime-related regulatory exams, audits, and training for frontline units and control functions
• Collaborate with global financial crime teams to escalate concerns and ensure compliance across operations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• More than 15 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud, or Economic Sanctions
• Expertise in risk management, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Knowledge of banking products and financial crime vulnerabilities
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Possess a valid Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification preferred
• Professional Japanese and English

About the Company:

One of the largest financial institutions serving more than 50 million individual consumers, small and mid-sized business owners, and large corporations with a full range of products and services in banking, investing, asset management, and financial/risk management.

Keywords:

金融犯罪, マネーロンダリング, AML/CFTコンプライアンス, リスク管理, ガバナンス, 規制対応, 監査, 銀行業務, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: MECWCY