Digital Asset Compliance Manager - Tokyo

Join a fast-growing global digital asset and FinTech company backed by a leading international financial institution. As a Compliance Manager / Senior Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the firm's compliance framework and supporting the continued expansion of its Japan business.

Working closely with global Legal, Compliance, and business teams, you will provide regulatory guidance on cross-border activities, oversee KYC and client onboarding, engage with Japanese regulators, and enhance governance and internal controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a financial services compliance professional to gain exposure to the rapidly evolving digital assets and cryptocurrency sector while working in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with global Legal and Compliance teams to provide regulatory and compliance guidance for cross-border business activities and ensure alignment with group-wide standards.
• Lead KYC, client onboarding, and periodic due diligence for institutional and professional clients in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key liaison with Japanese financial regulators and support regulatory inquiries, inspections, filings, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain and enhance internal compliance policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and risk management controls.
• Provide practical compliance and legal support to business stakeholders, identifying regulatory risks and developing effective solutions.
• Coordinate internal control initiatives, including compliance monitoring, audit support, operational governance, and control enhancements.
• Support the continued development of the Japan business while ensuring activities remain aligned with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in KYC, client onboarding, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), or related compliance activities for institutional or professional clients.
• Strong understanding of financial services compliance, regulatory requirements, governance, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience preparing or supporting regulatory filings and communicating with financial regulators.
• Exposure to the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA/FSA) or other Japanese financial regulators is highly valuable.
• Experience within financial services, FinTech, digital assets, securities, banking, or another regulated financial environment is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across international teams.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating within a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical approach to compliance and regulatory risk.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of broad compliance responsibilities.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent to Native level.
• English: Business level / Fluent.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within digital assets, cryptocurrency, FinTech, securities, investment banking, or other regulated financial services.
• Knowledge of Japanese regulations relevant to digital asset or financial services businesses.
• Experience working directly with the JFSA/FSA on regulatory inquiries, inspections, filings, or reporting.
• Exposure to cross-border compliance and global regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting internal audits, governance initiatives, compliance monitoring, or operational risk management.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing global digital asset company backed by a major international financial group. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance, FinTech, cryptocurrency, and digital assets, the organization is building innovative financial products while maintaining robust regulatory and governance standards.

The Japan business offers professionals the opportunity to work closely with international Legal, Compliance, and business teams while gaining exposure to one of the most dynamic areas of the global financial services industry.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation package.
• Take ownership of a broad and influential compliance role within a growing digital asset business.
• Gain hands-on exposure across KYC, regulatory compliance, governance, legal support, and operational compliance.
• Work closely with global Legal and Compliance teams on international and cross-border matters.
• Build specialist knowledge within the rapidly expanding digital assets and FinTech sector.
• Flexible working environment with remote work, flextime, and casual dress.
• Join an internationally focused business backed by a leading global financial institution.

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