Are you an experienced AML & Compliance professional looking to make a strategic impact within a leading global fintech company? We are seeking a highly motivated compliance expert to lead AML, sanctions, and regulatory compliance across the Japan business for one of the world's foremost cross-border payments providers.
Based in Tokyo, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, work directly with Japanese regulators, and help strengthen the firm's financial crime compliance framework. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing global fintech organisation at the forefront of digital payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead AML, sanctions, and regulatory compliance activities across the Japan business while ensuring compliance with local and global regulatory requirements.
- Act as the primary liaison with Japanese regulatory authorities, coordinating regulatory examinations and maintaining strong regulatory relationships.
- Provide expert compliance guidance and advisory support to internal stakeholders on AML/CFT, sanctions, financial crime, and regulatory matters.
- Oversee AML governance, compliance reporting, regulatory monitoring, and risk assessments while enhancing internal compliance frameworks.
- Partner with global and local teams to strengthen compliance programmes and support strategic business initiatives.
- Promote a strong compliance culture through stakeholder engagement, policy development, and best practice implementation.
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend proactive improvements to compliance processes and controls.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, or Regulatory Compliance within a regulated financial institution, fintech company, or payments business in Japan.
- Strong knowledge of Japan's AML/CFT regulations, financial crime compliance, and sanctions requirements.
- Hands-on experience working with Japanese regulatory authorities and managing regulatory examinations.
- Experience developing, implementing, and enhancing AML compliance frameworks and governance processes.
- Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and provide practical compliance guidance.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
- Strong leadership, integrity, and professional judgement.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience within cross-border payments, fintech, or digital financial services.
- Knowledge of proliferation financing, export control regulations, and global sanctions programmes.
- Experience working within multinational organisations and global compliance functions.
- Familiarity with regulatory change management and compliance technology solutions.
- Professional certifications related to AML or financial crime compliance are advantageous.
About the Company
Our client is a leading global fintech company specialising in cross-border payments with a strong international presence. As the organisation continues to expand its innovative digital payment solutions, it is investing heavily in regulatory excellence and financial crime compliance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the company's continued growth while working alongside experienced compliance professionals across global markets.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Take ownership of AML, sanctions, and regulatory compliance for the Japan business.
- Work directly with Japanese regulators and senior business leaders.
- Broaden your expertise across AML/CFT, sanctions, proliferation financing, and export control regulations.
- Join a collaborative global fintech organisation focused on innovation and regulatory excellence.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and flex time.
- Excellent opportunities for long-term career development and international exposure.
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