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上級コンプライアンス責任者/ Senior Compliance Officer

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An international investment management organisation is looking for a Japan Senior Compliance Officer. The selected candidate will oversee regulatory compliance activities, provide advisory support to the business, and ensure adherence to Japanese laws and global compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, interpret, and ensure compliance with Japanese legislation and regulations
  • Communicate with Japanese regulatory authorities and self-regulatory bodies
  • Review marketing and client communication materials for compliance approval
  • Review and update Compliance Manual, policies, and procedures as required
  • Provide compliance advice and support to the Japan business and client communications
  • Conduct compliance training for Japan staff on a regular and ad-hoc basis
  • Monitor portfolio compliance across all funds as part of the Global Compliance team
  • Contribute to global compliance projects and initiatives
  • File substantial shareholding reports to Japanese regulators for relevant holdings
  • Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, Investment, Fund Operations, and Finance teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 3 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, or Internal Audit within the financial industry
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams
  • Proficient in written and verbal Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Finance, or Accounting from a reputable university
  • Experience in asset management

About the Company:

This organisation is a global investment management firm operating across multiple markets and offering a broad range of financial services. It is recognised for its strong governance standards and collaborative international working environment.

Keywords:

コンプライアンス, 法務, 規制対応, リスク管理, 内部監査, 資産運用, 金融規制, レポーティング, 日本金融庁対応, ガバナンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 8Z17NJ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Compliance

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 8Z17NJ-5C50424A

Date posted: 15 May 2026

Consultant: Ethan Wilkinson