Join a fast-growing global Fintech company as a Financial Crime Compliance Officer, supporting the company's compliance framework across AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud prevention, and regulatory risk management. This role works closely with business teams to ensure financial services operations remain compliant with evolving regulations while supporting innovation in digital finance.
You will help strengthen internal governance and risk management frameworks while collaborating with global teams to support regulatory compliance within Japan's rapidly evolving Fintech and digital payments ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business teams to provide compliance advice on financial regulations, AML/CFT, sanctions, and fraud risks.
- Identify financial crime and regulatory risks and escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.
- Establish and enhance internal monitoring, investigation, and reporting frameworks for financial crime risk management.
- Strengthen compliance frameworks through regulatory updates, regulatory authority engagement, and internal training initiatives.
- Evaluate governance effectiveness and prepare reports for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent compliance practices across international operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 3+ years of compliance experience within financial institutions such as banks, payment service providers, or regulatory organizations.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
- Knowledge of Japanese financial regulations including the Banking Act, Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, and Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to understand business needs and apply strategic thinking to compliance risk management.
- Strong collaboration skills when working with global teams in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to manage complex regulatory matters while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level
- English: Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working within Fintech, digital payments, or financial technology companies.
- Experience contributing to financial crime risk frameworks and governance improvements.
About the Company
Our client is a European-born global Fintech company experiencing rapid growth worldwide. Founded in 2015, the company now serves over 70 million users globally, providing a wide range of financial services including payments, international transfers, investments, and foreign exchange services.
With a strong focus on innovation and technology, the organization continues to expand rapidly while building robust compliance and financial crime risk management capabilities.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work for a high-growth global Fintech company transforming digital financial services.
- Opportunity to build deep expertise in financial crime compliance and regulatory risk management.
- Collaborative international working environment with global teams.
- Flexible work culture with remote work options and casual office environment.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to compliance strategy within a rapidly scaling Fintech organization.
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