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AML・コンプライアンスオフィサー/ AML & Compliance Officer

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A global forex services company is searching for an AML & Compliance Officer. The chosen applicant will oversee AML and CTF compliance, report suspicious activities, and ensure regulatory adherence across operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, responsible for receiving, reviewing, and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports to the FIU and relevant authorities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing framework for both retail and wholesale operations in line with local regulations
  • Conduct Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence on retail customers and business partners, including monitoring PEP and sanctions alerts
  • Provide compliance oversight of personal data protection, anti-corruption, and fraud investigation, and ensure adherence to all relevant manuals and policies
  • Liaise with regulators, law enforcement, and global compliance teams to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date AML manuals, STR databases and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting of compliance activities
  • Lead and participate in compliance training programs and internal audits, preparing reports and action plans to implement required improvements
  • Monitor and assess regulatory changes, updating policies and procedures accordingly and supporting the rollout of new compliant products and services

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of relevant AML experience (Money Service Business or similar is ideal)
  • Prior CDD, EDD, KYC, or KYB onboarding experience
  • Experience interacting with the regulators
  • Experience in dealing with consumers within a compliance context
  • Experience in compliance monitoring
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to extract and analyse data
  • Good reporting and presentation skills
  • Possess a valid Compliance or AML qualification level 5+
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

A multinational company specialising in foreign currency exchange services for international travellers. The company is committed to providing secure, convenient, and customer-friendly currency exchange services. Its innovative systems and global reach make it a trusted partner for travellers around the world.

Keywords:

コンプライアンス, 金融, 金融サービス, 外資系

Job Ref: GO2JMJ

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Compliance

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥18,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: GO2JMJ-6F83B2C8

Date posted: 13 June 2025

Consultant: Claudia Yuki Shinozaki

Phone number: +81 3 4570 1560

claudiayuki.shinozaki@robertwalters.co.jp

Claudia Yuki Shinozaki

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