Compliance Lead

1ヶ月前


Tokyo Discovered MENA ¥80,000 - ¥120,000 per year

Japan Regulatory Counsel & Compliance Lead

Location:
Japan

Employment Type:
Full-time

Department:
Legal & Compliance

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Regulatory Counsel & Compliance Lead
to oversee licensing, regulatory engagement, and compliance operations in Japan. This role is ideal for a qualified lawyer with a deep understanding of Japan's financial and crypto regulatory landscape, looking to play a strategic and hands-on leadership role in an innovative global fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Approvals & Licensing

  • Lead all licensing, authorization, and registration efforts across Japan (e.g., FSA, JVCEA), managing end-to-end applications and regulatory engagement.
  • Develop and execute Japan's regulatory strategy, ensuring compliant and timely market entry.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry associations, and government authorities.
  • Provide clear, actionable legal advice to senior management and product teams on regulatory risks, structuring, and launch requirements.
  • Represent the company in regulator meetings, industry consultations, and official correspondence.

Strategic Advisory & Governance

  • Anticipate and interpret regulatory and policy trends in the Japanese crypto and financial services sectors.
  • Support product classification and positioning for spot, margin, derivatives, payments, and wallet services in Japan.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, compliance, operations, marketing) to enable compliant product launches.
  • Prepare and deliver Board-level updates on licensing status, regulatory risk, and compliance readiness.

Compliance Oversight

  • Oversee AML/CTF and sanctions compliance for the Japan business, ensuring frameworks meet local regulatory requirements and global standards.
  • Supervise suspicious transaction reporting (STR) and regulatory filings in coordination with banks and payment partners.
  • Conduct risk assessments and deliver compliance training to internal teams.
  • Serve as Compliance Officer and MLRO for Japan, where required.

Requirements

Legal & Regulatory Background

  • Qualified lawyer in Japan (Bengoshi) or equivalent, eligible to advise on Japanese law.
  • Minimum 3 years PQE with strong exposure to financial services and regulatory matters in Japan.
  • Proven experience engaging directly with Japanese regulators (FSA, JVCEA).
  • Background combining top-tier law firm training with in-house legal or compliance roles in crypto, fintech, or financial institutions.

Market & Product Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of crypto and financial products (spot, margin, futures, options, PSPs, wallets).
  • Experience supporting product lifecycles from regulatory analysis to launch.
  • Practical experience in licensing, product classification, and supervisory dialogue in Japan.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Familiarity with Japan's AML/CTF, sanctions, and reporting frameworks.
  • ACAMS, ICA, or Japanese AML certification preferred.

Other Requirements

  • Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Japanese strongly preferred.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise and challenge senior management.
  • Legal residency in Japan for employment purposes.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset aligned with a culture of innovation and growth.

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