Compliance Lead

1ヶ月前


Tokyo Discovered MENA
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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