A well-established global insurance group with a long-standing presence in Japan is seeking to strengthen its Compliance function.
The organization is widely recognized for its strong governance standards, mature compliance culture, and long-term commitment to the Japanese market.
It combines international best practices with deep local regulatory expertise, offering a stable yet globally connected working environment.Role Overview
The Compliance Specialist will join the Japan Compliance Department and play a key role in enhancing and operating the firm's compliance framework.
The position has a strong focus on personal information protection, regulatory reporting, and investigations related to misconduct involving employees and intermediaries.
The role also involves close coordination with Japanese supervisory authorities and overseas compliance stakeholders.Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; establish, maintain, and manage internal policies and rules
Plan, draft, and implement initiatives to promote personal information protection across the organization
Investigate inappropriate conduct, including personal data incidents, and prepare regulatory notifications and reports
Manage communications, notifications, and reporting to supervisory authorities and industry bodies
Prepare reports and coordinate closely with global compliance counterparts
Plan and deliver compliance training for employees
Develop compliance programs and objectives, and track implementation progress
Support compliance-related meetings and manage follow-up actions
Operate the Compliance Committee secretariat
Plan and conduct Compliance Assurance Reviews
Support initiatives related to financial crime prevention, anti-social forces, and sanctions compliance
Required Qualifications
Mandatory:
Knowledge of Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas:
Planning or implementing personal information protection initiatives
Responding to personal information incidents or data breaches
Advising on personal information protection laws (including experience at a law firm)
Strong motivation to expand knowledge and independently research unfamiliar regulatory areas
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to organize information, identify key issues, define problems, and propose solutions
Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of insurance-related laws, regulations, products, and administrative practices
Ability to read and interpret laws, regulatory guidance, administrative documents, and internal policies
Ability to draft reports in English
Benefits & Work Environment
Five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off) and public holidays
Annual paid leave, summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays
Special leave (e.g., anniversary leave, health check leave)
Full social insurance coverage
Full transportation expense reimbursement
Employee savings plan and employee share ownership plan
Defined contribution pension plan
Flexible work arrangements, with a strong remote-work culture
Why Join This Opportunity
Join a globally recognized insurance group with a strong compliance and governance culture
Gain hands-on exposure to personal information protection, regulatory engagement, and incident response in a highly regulated industry
Work closely with both Japanese regulators and international compliance teams, offering a genuinely global perspective
Benefit from a stable business environment, reasonable working hours, and flexible working practices
Build a long-term compliance career in an organization that values integrity, professionalism, and sustainable growth
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