A global Fortune 500 reinsurance leader is seeking a Compliance Associate Director to support regulatory compliance for its Japan branch. This role works closely with the Head of Compliance to ensure adherence to Japanese insurance regulations and acts as a key delegate on assigned compliance topics. You will play a proactive role in strengthening governance, driving process improvements, and supporting a highly international compliance framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent Compliance as a delegate of the Head of Compliance on assigned regulatory and governance topics.
- Propose and support the Japan compliance plan for endorsement by senior leadership.
- Review rules, procedures, and workflow best practices to ensure effective compliance operations.
- Conduct walkthroughs and substantive testing of departmental workflows and internal controls.
- Monitor new regulations and recommend solutions in coordination with the Head of Compliance.
- Drive closure of internal audit findings by coordinating remediation actions with stakeholders.
- Deliver process improvements through stakeholder engagement and structured monitoring reports.
- Support identification of operational risks that could expose the branch to sanctions, complaints, or litigation.
- Coordinate reviews of compliance policies, manuals, and rules with local, regional, and global teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 3+ years in a lead compliance or risk-related role within Financial Services, ideally in insurance or regulatory environments.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required.
- Strong ability to interpret governing laws and translate regulations into practical internal controls.
- Solid understanding of contract law and its implications for legal documentation.
- Experience coordinating audit remediation and compliance monitoring processes is highly valued.
Soft Skills:
- Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate compliance issues before they become control gaps.
- Strong stakeholder management skills to secure buy-in for remediation and process improvements.
- Detail-oriented approach with consistent tracking of regulatory obligations.
- Collaborative and confident communicator across departments and regional/global teams.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level required for documentation and stakeholder engagement.
- English: Fluent or business-level proficiency preferred for regional and global collaboration.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of complex accounting and actuarial practices and standards.
- Experience working in multinational compliance environments.
About the Company
Our client is a purpose-driven global reinsurance company specializing in life and health solutions, expanding access to financial protection worldwide. As a Fortune 500 organization recognized for innovation and collaboration, the firm offers a diverse multinational workplace and strong long-term career growth opportunities in Japan.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- High visibility role supporting senior compliance leadership.
- Opportunity to engage directly with regulatory requirements and audit remediation.
- Branch-wide impact through governance and compliance process improvements.
- Multinational environment with collaborative colleagues across Japan and globally.
- Strong career potential in an organization that values innovation and forward-thinking leadership.
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