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Compliance VP

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 23.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileAn 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. The Role<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> Your Skills <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> Key Highlights of the Role <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> Location Tokyo Salary15 - 23 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013534248 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uNTU2MTUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-11-05T05:15:48Z

Financial Crime Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
9.7M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile | 企業概要 A global leader in risk assessment, financial intelligence, and analytics is seeking a client-facing compliance and solutions specialist to support the growth of its Compliance & Data Solutions business in Japan. Working with financial institutions and major corporates, the organization provides data, technology, and workflow solutions that help clients manage KYC, AML, sanctions screening, third-party risk, and compliance obligations more effectively. The Role | 職務内容<ul><li>Partner with sales teams to identify and qualify opportunities, understand client requirements, and develop tailored solution strategies addressing KYC, AML, sanctions screening, onboarding, and financial crime compliance challenges.</li><li>Lead discovery sessions, workshops, product demonstrations, and solution presentations for stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Operations, Data, and Technology functions.</li><li>Translate complex business, regulatory, and technical requirements into practical solution designs and compelling value propositions.</li><li>Support RFPs, RFIs, proof-of-concept initiatives, technical evaluations, and implementation planning while coordinating internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Act as a market-facing subject matter expert, contributing to industry events, client roundtables, thought leadership activities, and product feedback initiatives.</li></ul> Your Skills | 応募資格<ul><li>Experience in pre-sales, solutions consulting, implementation consulting, compliance technology, RegTech, risk advisory, or related client-facing roles.</li><li>Strong knowledge in at least two of the following areas: KYC/KYB, AML, sanctions screening, customer onboarding, third-party risk management, fraud prevention, entity data, or ongoing monitoring.</li><li>Ability to engage with business and technical stakeholders, conduct discovery sessions, and communicate complex concepts in a clear and practical manner.</li><li>Understanding of enterprise technology environments, including APIs, cloud-based solutions, data integration, authentication, and workflow automation concepts.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills.</li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, information systems, compliance, risk management, or a related field. Experience supporting financial institutions is advantageous.</li><li>Professional certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, CFE, or similar financial crime and compliance credentials are beneficial but not essential.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント<ul><li>Join a globally recognized organization at the intersection of financial services, data, technology, risk, and compliance.</li><li>Highly visible client-facing role combining subject matter expertise, consulting, technology, and commercial engagement.</li><li>Work with leading banks, financial institutions, and multinational organizations on critical financial crime and compliance initiatives.</li><li>Gain exposure to cutting-edge risk intelligence, compliance technology, entity data solutions, and emerging AI-driven capabilities.</li><li>Collaborate closely with regional and global teams while developing strong expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas within risk and compliance.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary9.7 - 14 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013540007 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFrc3ltLkRlbWlhbm92LjA4NzEwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-12T06:58:23Z

Capital Markets Compliance, VP to Director

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
11.0M - 23.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA 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. The Role<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> Your Skills <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> Key Highlights of the Role <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> Location Tokyo Salary11 - 23 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013501905 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuNDM1NzcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-10T07:06:27Z

Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<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> The Role<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> Your Skills<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> Key Highlights of the Role<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>Location Tokyo Salary12 - 16 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013499601 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMDAwNjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T06:26:35Z

Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA 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. The Role<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> Your Skills <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> Key Highlights of the Role <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> Location Tokyo Salary12 - 15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013519328 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuOTQ1MzQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-19T00:58:57Z

Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA company with governance and compliance responsibilities spanning Japan and global operations is seeking a Principal Counsel/Specialist (Governance & Compliance) in Toyosu, Tokyo. The Role<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> Your Skills <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> Key Highlights of the Role <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> Location Tokyo Salary12 - 15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013526146 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMzI2OTYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-19T06:45:26Z

Legal & Compliance

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal 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. The Role<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> Your Skills <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> Key Highlights of the Role <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> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 13 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013504565 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMzI3NTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-05T04:53:30Z

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