<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A leading global professional services firm specializing in insurance and risk advisory is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join its Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs team in Tokyo.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Report to Japan Legal & Compliance leadership and provide practical advice on legal, regulatory and business risks.</li><li>Support compliance across data privacy, anti-bribery, AML, sanctions, competition law, employment and insurance matters.</li><li>Conduct compliance due diligence and support post-acquisition integration, working with internal teams and external counsel.</li><li>Support cybersecurity and data incident response, monitor compliance with policies and regulations, and develop risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Deliver compliance training, support internal investigations and strengthen the compliance framework across the Japan business.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English are mandatory.</li><li>At least 5 years of practical experience in compliance management and/or compliance training.</li><li>Ability to independently assess complex legal and compliance issues and provide clear, commercially practical advice.</li><li>Strong communication, drafting, organizational and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience in a multinational legal or compliance function is preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of Japanese insurance regulations, corporate/commercial law and data privacy regulations is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Gain broad exposure to legal and compliance matters, including M&A, data privacy, AML and sanctions.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders, external counsel and global colleagues.</li><li>Help shape the compliance framework across the Japan business.</li><li>Join an international organization in a commercially focused role.</li><li>Full-time position in Tokyo with hybrid working and 3 office days per week.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013519328</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuOTQ1MzQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a globally recognized food company with a portfolio of well-loved consumer brands sold across retail, food service, and specialty channels. With a strong presence in Japan and an established global footprint, the company combines a collaborative international culture with a stable and growing business.<br />The Controller will work closely with local leadership and regional finance teams, providing both operational and strategic finance support.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with JGAAP, statutory requirements, and corporate policies</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks</li><li>Partner with commercial and operational teams to support business decision-making</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regional finance stakeholders</li><li>Drive finance process improvements and system enhancements</li><li>Support business growth initiatives and strategic projects</li><li>Lead and develop members of the finance team </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline</li><li>CPA, USCPA, ACCA, Nissho Boki, or equivalent qualification preferred</li><li>Strong experience in accounting, controllership, audit, or finance management roles</li><li>Experience within retail, FMCG, food & beverage, consumer goods, or distribution businesses preferred</li><li>Solid understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance</li><li>Experience working within an international company environment</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive approach</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a globally recognized consumer brand with strong market presence</li><li>Broad exposure across accounting, controls, reporting, and commercial finance</li><li>High visibility role partnering directly with local and regional leadership</li><li>International work environment with opportunities for career growth</li><li>Stable business with trusted brands and long-term market presence</li><li>Opportunity to influence business decisions and drive process improvements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7 - 9 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013522061</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjEzODA0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A company with governance and compliance responsibilities spanning Japan and global operations is seeking a Principal Counsel/Specialist (Governance & Compliance) in Toyosu, Tokyo.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, manage and operate the group compliance framework, addressing Japanese and international regulatory requirements, including digital and AI matters.</li><li>Plan and deliver compliance training, newsletters and internal communications.</li><li>Handle internal whistleblowing reports, fraud investigations and information incidents.</li><li>Maintain internal policies and regulations, and support audits and committees.</li><li>Manage corporate governance activities, including affiliated company administration, shareholder meetings, internal approvals, registrations and company seals.</li><li>Introduce and manage legal tech and IT/AI tools, and translate governance and compliance documents.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of practical experience in legal, compliance and governance at a Japanese listed company, major foreign company, corporate law firm, consulting firm or similar organization.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English are mandatory.</li><li>A Japanese or overseas lawyer's qualification is advantageous.</li><li>Knowledge and practical experience in IT, AI and legal tech are preferred.</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach to new challenges in a global environment.</li><li>Experience studying or working in an English-speaking country is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Broad responsibilities across corporate governance, compliance operations and investigations.</li><li>Exposure to Japanese and international regulatory matters, including emerging digital and AI issues.</li><li>Opportunity to introduce legal tech and IT/AI tools into governance and compliance operations.</li><li>Permanent, full-time position based in Toyosu, Tokyo.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013526146</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMzI2OTYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Global healthcare and life sciences company is looking for an in-house counsel to support a broad range of legal and compliance matters while partnering closely with the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice and support to various business functions, acting as a trusted legal partner to the business.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including matters involving overseas parties and complex legal issues.</li><li>Support compliance and corporate ethics initiatives, including training, audits, and internal investigations.</li><li>Work closely with external counsel on specialist legal matters.</li><li>Contribute to improving legal operations through process enhancement, legal technology, AI utilization, and legal DX.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Japanese-qualified attorney (Bengoshi) is mandatory.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English are required.</li><li>3-7 years of practical legal experience is preferred, although strong potential and motivation will also be considered.</li><li>In-house experience is welcome but not essential.</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive, and interested in improving legal processes beyond traditional legal advisory work.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a global organization and work across both Legal and Compliance.</li><li>Act as a trusted business partner, providing practical legal advice beyond traditional contract review.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to legal transformation, including AI utilization and legal DX.</li><li>Gain broad exposure to complex commercial, compliance, and cross-border matters.</li><li>Collaborative team environment with strong opportunities to make a visible impact.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 13 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013504565</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMzI3NTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a globally recognized marketing communications and creative agency group that partners with some of the world's leading brands across advertising, digital transformation, customer experience, media, and commerce. Operating within an international and highly collaborative environment, the organization combines creativity, technology, and data to deliver measurable business outcomes for clients.</p><p> </p><p>With a strong presence in Japan and an extensive global network, the company offers professionals the opportunity to work alongside diverse teams and support high-profile business initiatives across multiple industries.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Analyst to join a dynamic finance team supporting business leaders and client-facing stakeholders. This role will focus on financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis while providing valuable insights that drive business decisions.</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis</li><li>Support budgeting and planning processes</li><li>Analyze revenue, costs, profitability, and project performance</li><li>Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve business outcomes</li><li>Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis</li><li>Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations to enhance profitability</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and reporting requirements</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline</li><li>3-6 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Analysis, Commercial Finance, or Accounting</li><li>Strong Excel and financial modeling skills</li><li>Experience working within multinational companies preferred</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a global leader in marketing, technology, and customer experience</li><li>Exposure to senior commercial and operational stakeholders</li><li>International and collaborative working environment</li><li>Opportunity to influence business decisions through financial insights</li><li>Clear career progression within a globally connected organization</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>5 - 6 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013516922</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjY0NDE4LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a leading multinational automotive group with a strong brand portfolio and a significant presence in Japan. The company is investing heavily in future mobility, digital transformation, and sustainable growth, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in a collaborative and international environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Controller to serve as a key finance business partner to senior management. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, performance management, reporting, and business analysis while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.</p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.</li><li>Monitor business performance and provide actionable financial insights to management.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis.</li><li>Partner closely with business leaders to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.</li><li>Drive profitability improvement initiatives and cost optimization projects.</li><li>Support financial audits and liaise with regional and global finance stakeholders.</li><li>Enhance reporting processes, financial systems, and business intelligence capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.</li><li>8+ years of experience in controlling, FP&A, commercial finance, or related finance functions.</li><li>Experience within multinational corporations, preferably in the automotive, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.</li><li>Strong financial modeling, analysis, and business partnering skills.</li><li>Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business decisions.</li><li>Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel proficiency.</li><li>CPA, USCPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification is advantageous.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English are required.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a globally recognized market leader.</li><li>Highly visible position partnering directly with senior leadership.</li><li>Exposure to regional and global stakeholders in an international environment.</li><li>Strategic role with significant influence on business performance and decision-making.</li><li>Stable organization with strong brand recognition and long-term growth plans.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements and attractive benefits package.</li><li>Career development opportunities within a global finance organization.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6 - 8 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013505424</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjY0MzAyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<div class="slds-chat-message__text_Bot"><div class="slds-p-left_medium"><p><strong>Role Summary</strong><br />This role acts as a technical link between the finance/tax team, local Japanese vendors, and internal infrastructure/security teams. The main task is to run a feasibility and vendor selection review. The final recommendation should cover:</p><ol><li>which vendor to choose, and</li><li>which timestamp method to use:<ul><li>stamp documents before they enter the system, or</li><li>stamp them within the system,<br />with pros and cons for both options.</li></ul></li></ol><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong><br /><strong>Must-have:</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent or native-level Japanese and business English</li><li>Hands-on experience with AP/T&E in PeopleSoft and/or JD Edwards E1</li><li>Understanding of integration methods such as API, file or batch transfer, and middleware</li><li>Ability to independently ask technical questions that finance/tax teams may not think to ask, such as API details, data formats, hosting model, and timestamp certification authority</li><li>Basic knowledge of security and data residency issues when external vendors handle financial data in Japan</li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-have:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with Japan e-bookkeeping and timestamp compliance</li><li>Experience with Concur or another local AP/T&E platform</li><li>Experience with vendor RFPs or short-cycle vendor selection</li></ul><p><strong>Project / Team</strong><br />The project is a feasibility study for a timestamp solution in Japan, with 2-3 local vendors being considered. Related systems and tools include PeopleSoft, JD Edwards E1, possibly Concur or another local AP/T&E tool, and vendor timestamp or certification authority APIs. The role reports to the tax director in Singapore and connects internal technology teams, finance/tax teams, and external vendors.</p></div></div><div class="copyiconCSS slds-p-left_xx-small"><div class="pointer"> </div></div><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>24.5 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013501290</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjE4OTc3LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A global research-driven pharmaceutical company specializing in neuroscience is looking for a Compliance Manager to strengthen its growing Japan business.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>This is a newly created, compliance-focused position reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance.</li><li>Working in a two-person department, you will help further develop the Japan compliance program and advise approximately 100 employees, including a significant commercial and sales organization.</li><li>Your scope will include promotional compliance, transfer-of-value monitoring, business-activity approvals, third-party due diligence, data privacy, transparency reporting, training and internal investigations.</li><li>You will partner closely with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and other functions to provide practical solutions that support both compliance and business objectives.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is mandatory.</li><li>At least three years of experience in promotional compliance, transfer-of-value compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs or another closely related function.</li><li>Knowledge of Japanese healthcare regulations, MHLW promotional guidelines and relevant pharmaceutical industry codes.</li><li>Experience in compliance monitoring, auditing or internal investigations is beneficial.</li><li>Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to communicate effectively in an international environment.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Shape and strengthen the Japan compliance program through a newly created position with broad ownership.</li><li>Gain direct exposure to the Head of Legal & Compliance and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Cover a diverse remit spanning promotional compliance, privacy, third-party risk, investigations and transparency reporting.</li><li>Join a purpose-driven neuroscience specialist offering a collaborative European culture, strong work-life balance and hybrid working with two to three days of remote work per week.</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013499601</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMDAwNjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A leading global insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its rapidly expanding Japan business.<br /> <br /> Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position will play a central role in strengthening, operating, and enhancing the company's compliance framework across Japan. The role offers broad exposure to governance, regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, and risk management while partnering closely with local management and regional/global stakeholders.<br /> <br /> As the Japan business continues to grow, this position offers significant ownership and the opportunity to influence compliance policies, governance standards, and business practices within an entrepreneurial yet globally supported organization.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and continuously improve the Japan compliance framework in line with global policies and local regulatory requirements</li><li>Develop, review, and update internal policies, procedures, and governance documentation</li><li>Provide day-to-day compliance advisory support to business stakeholders</li><li>Manage compliance incidents and recommend practical remediation measures</li><li>Prepare reports and updates for senior management</li><li>Support AML/CFT, sanctions, anti-bribery, third-party due diligence, and financial crime compliance activities</li><li>Conduct compliance monitoring and coordinate internal and global audits</li><li>Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the business</li><li>Work closely with APAC and global compliance teams on cross-border initiatives and implementation of global policies</li><li>Utilize AI tools and technology to improve compliance processes, reporting, and knowledge management where appropriate</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of experience in Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Legal, or a related governance function</li><li>Experience within financial services, insurance, or another regulated industry</li><li>Full legal proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written)</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and proactively in a growing organization</li><li>Comfortable reviewing English policies, contracts, and regulatory documentation</li><li>Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve work efficiency is highly desirable</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join one of the world's leading independent insurance brokerage groups</li><li>Report directly to the Japan General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer and work closely with senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to shape and strengthen the compliance function during an exciting growth phase</li><li>Significant regional and global exposure through collaboration with APAC and international teams</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement with flexible work-from-home options</li><li>Broad exposure across compliance, governance, financial crime prevention, regulatory matters, and internal controls</li><li>Modern workplace that actively embraces technology and AI to enhance compliance operations</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013480766</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMjMxODAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A fast-growing international online securities and FinTech brokerage is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its Japan Legal & Compliance function.</p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created position driven by continued business growth and increasing compliance workload. The successful candidate will work closely with the Department Head and play a key role in strengthening the local compliance framework, supporting day-to-day regulatory matters, and contributing to the long-term development of the function.</p><p> </p><p>The company offers a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with a relatively flat and casual culture. The Japan business has expanded significantly over the last several years, with many employees joining from leading securities firms and global financial institutions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Support and enhance the company's overall compliance framework for its Japan securities business</li><li>Provide compliance advisory support to business and operational teams</li><li>Review and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls</li><li>Support regulatory reporting, monitoring, and ongoing regulatory requirements</li><li>Liaise with internal stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, AML, Trade Surveillance, Operations, and management</li><li>Identify compliance risks and recommend practical remediation measures</li><li>Support internal reviews, inspections, and regulatory inquiries as required</li><li>Provide guidance and training to employees on compliance-related matters</li><li>Work closely with the Head of Legal & Compliance on broader governance and regulatory initiatives</li><li>For candidates with relevant legal experience, the scope may be expanded to include legal matters and the title may be adjusted to Legal & Compliance Manager</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of relevant experience</li><li>Strong experience within the securities industry, including traditional securities firms, online brokers, or FinTech retail brokerage businesses</li><li>Retail securities experience is particularly preferred, although institutional securities backgrounds may also be considered</li><li>Good understanding of Japanese securities regulations and compliance requirements</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English or above</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving and evolving environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing international securities and FinTech business in Japan</li><li>Work directly with the Head of Legal & Compliance and gain broad exposure across the function</li><li>Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the Japan business continues to expand</li><li>International and diverse working environment</li><li>Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with strong technology orientation</li><li>Modern central Tokyo office with excellent transportation access</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013481576</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uNDkyNzIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A prestigious global investment bank is seeking an experienced compliance professional to support its capital-markets activities in Japan. This is a senior position covering transaction advisory, conflicts management and information-control matters.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day compliance advice to capital-markets and other private-side business teams.</li><li>Advise deal teams on transaction-related compliance matters, with particular exposure to equity capital-markets activity.</li><li>Identify and manage actual or potential conflicts of interest arising from transactions and business activities.</li><li>Oversee information-barrier arrangements, wall-crossing requests and the appropriate handling of confidential information.</li><li>Maintain relevant deal and information-control records and ensure restrictions are communicated appropriately.</li><li>Identify, assess and escalate potential compliance breaches or incidents.</li><li>Monitor regulatory developments and incorporate new requirements into internal policies, procedures and controls.</li><li>Develop and deliver practical compliance training for front-office and support functions.</li><li>Support regulatory enquiries, inspections and submissions in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.</li><li>Partner with Legal, Risk, business management and regional Compliance teams on cross-border matters.</li><li>Review and enhance existing compliance processes, systems and control frameworks.</li><li>Provide clear reporting and updates to senior Compliance management.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in capital-markets compliance, ideally within Private-Side Advisory, Control Room or a closely related function.</li><li>Strong knowledge of transaction-related conflicts, information barriers, wall-crossing and confidential-information controls.</li><li>Experience supporting equity-related primary-market transactions is highly advantageous.</li><li>Native or business-level Japanese is essential.</li><li>Working-level English sufficient for communication with regional and global stakeholders; practical support tools may be used where appropriate.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to advise front-office professionals and senior management.</li><li>High standards of confidentiality, integrity, objectivity and professional ethics.</li><li>Proactive and capable of taking ownership of matters and process improvements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a prestigious international financial institution with a strong presence in Japan.</li><li>Take on a senior and highly visible markets-compliance position.</li><li>Advise on complex and business-critical capital-markets transactions.</li><li>Work closely with senior front-office, management and regional stakeholders.</li><li>Gain exposure to both transaction advisory and information-control responsibilities.</li><li>Play an important role in strengthening the firm's compliance framework, systems and processes.</li><li>Benefit from broad regional and cross-border exposure within a global organization.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 23 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013501905</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuNDM1NzcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>An international fintech providing payment solutions to businesses is seeking a Compliance & Risk Manager to lead its Japan function. This opportunity combines ownership of local regulatory licensing and compliance with direct access to global leadership as the Japan business expands.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead Japan's compliance, risk management and AML/CFT framework, reporting to the Global Head of Compliance & Risk.</li><li>Drive Type II Funds Transfer Service Provider and Electronic Payment Agency Service Provider registration processes through to completion.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for the JFSA, Local Finance Bureau and other relevant authorities, managing applications, reporting, inspections and remediation.</li><li>Oversee customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, suspicious transaction reporting and customer fund safeguarding controls.</li><li>Advise on new products, merchant relationships, banking partnerships and outsourcing arrangements.</li><li>Develop policies, monitoring programmes and training, and report key risks to local and global leadership.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least seven years of compliance and AML/CFT experience, ideally within payments, fintech or banking.</li><li>Strong understanding of Japanese financial regulations and practical experience engaging with regulators.</li><li>Experience supporting regulatory licensing, applications or inspections is highly advantageous.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and English, with the ability to explain regulatory requirements clearly to international stakeholders.</li><li>A practical, independent approach and the ability to build frameworks while supporting day-to-day operations.</li><li>CAMS, CFCS or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Own the Japan compliance function and influence the business's local development.</li><li>Take a central role in regulatory registration, launch readiness and ongoing operations.</li><li>Partner directly with Japan leadership and an international compliance team.</li><li>Develop expertise across real-time and cross-border payments.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working, equity participation, performance bonus, and wellbeing and professional development benefits.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 23 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013534248</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uNTU2MTUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>An established global insurance company is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to support its Corporate Secretary and Legal Operations functions in Tokyo. This position offers a broad scope across corporate governance, legal administration, and process improvement within a bilingual working environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Support both the Corporate Secretary Manager and Legal Operations Manager, with responsibilities split approximately equally between the two functions.</li><li>Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, scheduling, meeting materials, minutes preparation support, and follow-up actions.</li><li>Manage communications with executives and committee members, document storage, access permissions, and corporate seal administration.</li><li>Support legal process improvements, operational efficiency, and cost management.</li><li>Assist with regulatory compliance, statutory submissions, and audit requests.</li><li>Coordinate external law firms and vendors, including contract and performance management.</li><li>Support LegalTech implementation, document management, knowledge sharing, and training activities.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of relevant experience in legal administration, corporate secretarial support, or related operations.</li><li>Background as a legal secretary, paralegal, law firm office manager, contracts manager, or administrator with legal responsibilities.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Effective communication skills and confidence coordinating with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Candidates from any industry are welcome<strong>.</strong></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Gain experience across both corporate governance and legal operations.</li><li>Work closely with two managers and an established legal team.</li><li>Join a global organization with a long-standing presence in Japan.</li><li>Benefit from hybrid working, flextime, and relatively low overtime.</li><li>Compensation up to ¥9.5M annually, including bonus, plus additional overtime pay in accordance with company policy.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>5 - 9.5 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013519339</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uNzE1NzMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">