Description

A leading global investment bank is seeking an experienced Compliance Advisory professional to support its Technology & Infrastructure functions in Japan. This role focuses on providing strategic compliance guidance across corporate, operational, and technology-related business areas while ensuring adherence to Japanese regulatory requirements and global policy standards.

You will play a critical role as a second-line-of-defense advisor, supporting major initiatives related to data privacy, outsourcing governance, operational risk, and emerging technology regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in Compliance, Audit, Non-Financial Risk, or Financial Services Regulatory Advisory who are interested in technology risk, AI governance, and cross-border regulatory frameworks within a global banking environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic compliance advisory support across corporate, technology, and operational business functions.
• Lead Japan-focused initiatives related to data privacy governance and outsourcing compliance frameworks.
• Monitor and strengthen personal information protection controls by enhancing internal policies and employee training initiatives.
• Partner with Legal and Technology teams to conduct due diligence for system onboarding and offshore operational activities.
• Manage regulatory inspections, incident reporting, and interpretation of new Japanese regulatory requirements.
• Act as the lead escalation point for high-priority compliance incidents and coordinate cross-functional remediation efforts.
• Promote a strong culture of ethical conduct, governance, and risk accountability across the organization.
• Support compliance projects tied to emerging technologies, operational resilience, and evolving regulatory expectations.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• 5+ years of experience within Compliance, Audit, or Non-Financial Risk functions within financial services in Japan.
• Strong experience interpreting and applying Japanese regulatory frameworks within complex financial organizations.
• Proven ability to manage regulatory inspections, compliance incidents, and governance-related initiatives.
• Experience supporting technology, infrastructure, operational risk, or outsourcing-related compliance matters is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and over 6 years of professional experience required.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple urgent priorities within fast-paced and highly regulated environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and external regulators.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business guidance.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native-level fluency required.
• English: Intermediate to business-level proficiency required for collaboration within a global organization.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in technology risk, AI governance, cybersecurity, or emerging regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting global banking platforms or international compliance programs.
• Exposure to outsourcing governance, data privacy, or operational resilience frameworks would be advantageous.

About the Company
Our client is a globally recognized investment bank and market leader with a strong international presence across banking and capital markets. The organization is known for its large-scale global operations, advanced technology infrastructure, and strong commitment to governance, compliance, and operational excellence.

By combining global expertise with local market knowledge, the firm provides employees with exposure to complex international projects, cross-border collaboration, and long-term career development opportunities within a highly respected financial institution.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• Unique opportunity to support critical infrastructure and technology compliance functions within a global investment bank.
• Exposure to emerging regulatory topics including AI, technology governance, and data privacy.
• International and collaborative work environment with strong global connectivity.
• Clear long-term career progression opportunities within Compliance and Risk Management.
• Competitive compensation and stable global platform.
• Flexible work style with flex-time system and strong work-life balance culture.

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