Join a unique joint venture between a leading Japanese firm and a global investment bank as an Enterprise Risk Manager in Tokyo.
This is a rare opportunity to build a risk management framework from the ground up, working closely with senior leadership. You will play a critical role in shaping risk governance, regulatory engagement, and enterprise-wide risk strategy in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact with regulators, building strong and strategic relationships
- Collaborate with the CRO and senior stakeholders to define and execute risk management strategy
- Lead governance activities including committee management and reporting
- Enhance frameworks across Risk Appetite Framework (RAF), capital management, and stress testing
- Strengthen enterprise-wide risk governance and control frameworks
- Bridge regulatory requirements with business strategy across the organisation
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management within financial services
- Strong knowledge of Japanese regulatory frameworks and risk/compliance structures
- Proven experience working in large financial institutions or investment banking in Japan
Soft Skills:
- Strong ownership and ability to drive initiatives independently
- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
- Deep understanding of equities and trading business environments
Language Requirements:
- English: Fluent
- Japanese: Native level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in building or transforming risk frameworks in new or evolving organisations
- Exposure to global regulatory environments and cross-border risk management
About the Company
Our client is a strategic joint venture between a top-tier Japanese securities firm and a global investment bank, combining local market strength with international expertise.
The organisation is in a high-growth phase, building world-class infrastructure tailored for the Japanese market.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Play a key role in building a risk function from scratch
- Work closely with senior leadership on strategic decision-making
- High level of autonomy and influence in a fast-moving organisation
- Opportunity to bridge regulation and business strategy
- Flexible hybrid working environment
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