15 results for Manager Technology Strategy Fintech in Tokyo, Tōkyō

Head of Infrastructure

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
20.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA well-established global provider of insurance and financial protection solutions, serving customers across multiple markets. Recognized for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and technology-driven transformation, the organization offers a collaborative international environment where technology plays a critical role in enabling business growth and delivering value to customers. The Role<ul><li>Lead large-scale global infrastructure and technology programs across multiple regions.</li><li>Manage a strategic portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps.</li><li>Drive PMO governance, financial planning, risk management, and portfolio reporting.</li><li>Partner with senior executives and cross-functional teams to deliver key transformation initiatives.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team within a fast-paced global environment.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>10+ years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or technology strategy within a multinational organization.</li><li>Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects from initiation through execution.</li><li>Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.</li><li>Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead globally impactful technology and infrastructure initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate directly with senior leadership and key decision-makers.</li><li>Oversee strategic technology investments and enterprise-wide transformation programs.</li><li>Manage and mentor a sizeable team while shaping delivery excellence across the organization.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary20 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013458300 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjY3MzA1LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-07T02:32:13Z

Digital (IT) Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile We are the Japan arm of a global fresh produce group with sourcing operations across four continents and distribution to over 50 countries. Our Japan business is well established in premium imported products and is actively expanding its product portfolio beyond its core category. We operate within an integrated international supply chain and have a strong foothold in the Japanese market. The Role <ul><li>The Digital (IT) Manager ensures stable IT operations across the Japan business while driving digital initiatives aligned with Group strategy. This role is the key bridge between the Japan business unit and global IT/Digital teams - responsible for effective collaboration, standardization, and delivering measurable business value locally.</li></ul> Key responsibilities Digital & IT delivery (Japan) <ul><li>Implement and support Group IT and digital initiatives, adapting them to local business context</li><li>Manage local IT operations, vendors, and infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and performance</li><li>Support deployment and adoption of core systems (ERP, business applications, data and reporting tools)</li><li>Drive user adoption through training, communication, and change management</li><li>Collaboration with global IT / digital teams</li></ul><ul><li>Serve as the primary interface between the Japan business unit and global/regional IT and Digital teams</li><li>Translate local business requirements into clear inputs for global solution design and prioritization</li><li>Coordinate rollout of global systems, upgrades, and cybersecurity initiatives in Japan</li><li>Ensure Japan's compliance with Group IT architecture, data standards, and security policies</li><li>Provide local user feedback to global teams to improve system usability and effectiveness</li><li>Participate in global IT governance, project forums, and best-practice sharing</li><li>Business partnership</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with sales, supply chain, finance, and operations to understand needs and pain points</li><li>Propose practical digital and IT solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making</li><li>Balance global standards with local execution speed and business priorities</li><li>Governance, security & compliance</li><li>Support IT controls, access management, audits, and compliance with Group and local requirements</li><li>Coordinate local incident management and escalation with global IT teams</li><li>Manage local IT budgets, vendors, and contracts as required</li><li>Continuous improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and system fragmentation</li><li>Support improvements in data quality, reporting, and digital maturity</li><li>Contribute to continuously raising IT service levels across the Japan business</li></ul> Qualifications & Experience <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field</li><li>7+ years in IT management, digital transformation, or business systems</li><li>Experience in a global or regional matrix organization</li><li>Strong understanding of ERP, business applications, IT operations, and data/reporting</li><li>Fluent Japanese and high business-level English</li><li>Team management or leadership experience is a plus</li></ul> Skills & competencies <ul><li>Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management</li><li>Ability to collaborate with global teams while championing local needs</li><li>Structured problem-solving and execution focus</li><li>High ownership, reliability, and attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving business environment</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>First hire in Japan as for a leadership IT role</li><li>High-visibility position with direct influence on global strategy and cross-regional collaboration</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 8 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013419571 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/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uMDQ4NTEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-26T00:15:46Z

Chief Technology Officer [Leading Cloud/AI Ops firm]

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
30.0M - 40.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>Our client offers an industry-leading platform across AI, cloud infrastructure and software delivery for Fortune 500 companies and the fastest-growing AI-native businesses in the world.</li><li>The company sits at the intersection of two of the most durable enterprise technology tailwinds of this decade: the shift to cloud-native, AI-driven architectures. In light of this they are now building out senior, strategic capabilities in Japan to match the ambitions of their APAC growth and enterprise customers in the region.</li></ul>The Role<ul><li>As the CTO for Japan, you will be the company's most senior technical voice in the region - a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and CEOs at the country's largest enterprises as they navigate digital transformation, AI adoption, and the operational complexity that comes with it. This is not a delivery or pre-sales role in the traditional sense; it is a strategic, executive-facing mandate to shape how Japan's most influential technology leaders think about visibility, resilience, and value realization at scale.</li></ul>You will:<ul><li>Advise C-level executives on rationalizing technology investment, adoption strategy, and ROI as they modernize their architectures for the AI era</li><li>Identify and shape industry-specific trends across Japan, feeding insights directly into global product, GTM, and architecture strategy</li><li>Represent the company's thought leadership on observability, security, and AI-era infrastructure at executive briefings, industry events, and with the region's most strategic accounts</li><li>Partner closely with sales leadership, solutions architecture, and marketing to build long-term strategic relationships - not transactional ones</li><li>Help build out the technical leadership bench in Japan as the region scales</li></ul>Your Skills<ul><li>15+ years of experience in enterprise or application architecture at scale, with deep fluency in cloud infrastructure, observability, and the broader technology shifts shaping Japanese enterprises today</li><li>A track record of advising and influencing VP- and C-level stakeholders inside large, complex organizations</li><li>A hands-on technologist who can move fluidly between deep technical detail and executive-level business narrative</li><li>Strong strategic and creative thinking across both technical and commercial challenges</li><li>Outstanding presentation skills in front of large audiences, from engineering practitioners to non-technical executives</li><li>Native-level Japanese with strong business English, spoken and written</li></ul>Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>This is a newly created high-visibility role, working with global engineering teams, GTM and C-suite customers</li><li>AI adoption and cloud-native modernization are both accelerating simultaneously, and this role sits at the exact intersection where enterprise budgets are moving</li><li>Generous compensation, inclusive of RSU grant and employee stock purchase plan at a company with strong, consistent growth</li></ul> Reference Number: 06940-0013494404 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/b3NrYXIudGFrZW5ha2EuOTUxNDcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-25T08:48:46Z

Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile A rapidly growing global payments and financial technology company providing integrated business accounts, payments, treasury, spend management, and embedded finance solutions is looking for an AML Compliance Manager. The Role <ul><li>Reporting to the Compliance Director and deputising as MLRO when required, you will support the development and management of local and global compliance programs in Japan.</li><li>You will strengthen the Japan compliance framework, oversee KYC and due diligence processes, and enhance transaction monitoring, screening, and financial crime controls.</li><li>You will analyse high-volume data, identify AML trends and typologies, develop monitoring rules and triggers, and communicate key risks and findings to internal stakeholders and regulators.</li><li>You will also partner closely with Compliance Operations, Legal, Engineering, Product, Strategy, and Business Development.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>At least seven years of financial crime compliance experience is required.</li><li>Experience within fintech, financial services, ecommerce, RegTech, compliance consulting, or accounting is preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Japanese and global AML/CTF regulations, including the Payment Services Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, is essential.</li><li>Experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions or customer screening, financial investigations, KYC, and AML controls is required.</li><li>ICA, CAMS, or another relevant compliance qualification is preferred.</li><li>Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English is mandatory.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Deputise as MLRO and play an influential role in strengthening the company's financial crime compliance framework in Japan.</li><li>Lead improvements across KYC, screening, transaction monitoring, controls, and AML reporting.</li><li>Work with data, technology, and cross-functional teams to develop scalable compliance solutions.</li><li>Join a fast-growing global fintech and contribute to both local and global compliance initiatives.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 15 - 20 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013464004 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/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMjc1MzYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-14T00:34:22Z

Sales Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
30.0M - 40.0M JPY / Yearly
Company profile<ul><li>Exclusive search for a Global fintech platform.</li></ul> The role<ul><li>Manage and mentor the Japan sales team while personally running the full sales cycle from prospect to close.</li><li>Own GTM strategy and execution.</li><li>Build and scale channel partner program.</li></ul> Your skills<ul><li>Experience leading a sales team in Japan, ideally within a tech, SaaS, or fintech environment.</li><li>Hands on experience building a channel or indirect sales program in the Japanese market.</li><li>Deep understanding of the Japan SME and startup landscape.</li><li>Native level Japanese and business English</li></ul> Key highlights <ul><li>Build the Japan GTM strategy.</li><li>Work closely with the Japan GM & APAC Head to boost growth in the region.</li></ul> Salary<ul><li>〜40,000,000 (20,000,000 Base) + RSU</li></ul> Location Tokyo Reference Number: 06940-0013461495 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/aWt1bWkua2FuZGEuNTQ5MzQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-27T04:47:31Z

Senior IT Service Delivery Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
20.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<div>Leading Global Provider of Insurance and Financial Services</div> The RoleTechnology Services & Workplace Enablement<ul><li>Oversee workplace technology services, including end-user devices, collaboration platforms, and productivity solutions.</li><li>Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient technology services that support day-to-day business operations.</li><li>Manage device management platforms, software distribution, and technology asset governance.</li><li>Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and user satisfaction.</li></ul>Supplier & Service Partner Management<ul><li>Develop and manage relationships with external technology suppliers and service providers.</li><li>Monitor service performance through agreed metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support commercial discussions, contract renewals, and technology cost management.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Lead and mentor technology professionals and team managers.</li><li>Establish clear objectives and performance measures aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>15+ years of experience in technology operations, infrastructure, or workplace services.</li><li>Strong leadership experience managing teams, vendors, and enterprise technology services.</li><li>Knowledge of endpoint management, collaboration platforms, security, risk, and governance.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary- 20 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013446838 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjk2Mzk2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-03T06:39:12Z

Compliance Director

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
18.0M - 25.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Our client is a fast-growing global fintech company providing payment infrastructure and digital commerce solutions for merchants and online platforms worldwide. The company operates at the intersection of payments, technology, and e-commerce, supporting businesses with secure and scalable transaction solutions across domestic and international markets. With a highly international culture and strong profitability, the company offers a dynamic environment where compliance plays a critical role in enabling business growth and product innovation. The Role <ul><li>Lead and manage the Japan compliance function, including oversight of a growing compliance team</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs, internal policies, and control frameworks aligned with Japanese regulatory requirements</li><li>Act as a key advisor to business stakeholders across product, operations, treasury, legal, sales, and marketing</li><li>Manage regulatory registrations, regulator communications, inspections, and audit readiness</li><li>Conduct risk assessments, compliance monitoring, internal investigations, and remediation initiatives</li><li>Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on products, operations, and controls</li><li>Prepare compliance reports and present key risk updates to senior leadership and the Board</li><li>Drive compliance training, documentation improvements, and process optimization initiatives</li><li>Support cross-border compliance alignment with global teams, external partners, and financial institutions</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>5+ years of compliance experience within fintech, financial services, banking, payments, or other regulated industries in Japan</li><li>Strong understanding of the Japanese fintech regulatory landscape, including payments, AML/CFT, privacy, and consumer protection regulations</li><li>Prior team management or leadership experience preferred</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and ability to partner with both technical and commercial teams</li><li>Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with high autonomy</li><li>Native / fluent Japanese and business-level English</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Senior leadership opportunity with direct visibility to executive management</li><li>Manage and develop a sizable compliance team in a growing business</li><li>Highly international working environment with strong English usage internally</li><li>Flexible remote working culture with excellent work-life balance</li><li>Opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a high-growth fintech environment</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 18 - 25 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013454656 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/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uNDI4OTIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-24T06:25:53Z

Internal IT Manager

Kobe,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
IT Platform Manager (Kobe) Company ProfileThe Japan subsidiary of a global company operating worldwide in the food and beverage industry. With manufacturing sites, distribution centers, headquarters, and sales offices across the country, the company operates on a stable business foundation with employees from diverse backgrounds. It drives its business in close coordination with global headquarters and regional offices, and there are many opportunities to use English internally. The RoleThis role leads the operation and improvement of the IT infrastructure supporting the business-including cloud, network, servers, storage, virtualization, internal networks, Wi-Fi, and communication tools-across the company's factories, distribution centers, headquarters, and sales offices nationwide. Leading a team of approximately 30, you will work closely with internal departments, domestic and global IT teams, and external partners to deliver IT services that are safe, stable, and cost-efficient, while also driving infrastructure improvements, cloud adoption, security/compliance, and project execution in a role closely connected to the business.<ul><li>Lead the operation and improvement of overall IT infrastructure, including cloud, network, servers, and storage</li><li>Manage multiple IT infrastructure projects, including budget, schedule, and resource coordination</li><li>Ensure stable operation and quality improvement of Wi-Fi, wired networks, servers, etc. at domestic sites</li><li>Investigate and respond to IT infrastructure incidents affecting internal users, and drive recurrence-prevention measures</li><li>Organize response plans during major system outages, communicate with stakeholders, and assess impact</li><li>Coordinate and collaborate with global IT teams, domestic IT teams, and external vendors</li><li>Maintain and improve the IT infrastructure environment from a security, compliance, and risk management perspective</li><li>Support the design and implementation of cloud services underpinning data analytics platforms, IoT, and web/mobile applications</li><li>Understand the challenges and needs of business departments and propose/drive optimal IT solutions</li><li>Develop team members and foster a collaborative team environment</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>10+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure</li><li>3+ years of team management experience</li><li>Broad knowledge and experience in IT infrastructure, including enterprise networks, servers, and cloud</li><li>Experience driving work in collaboration with global teams, domestic/international stakeholders, and external vendors</li><li>Experience managing cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.) and enterprise networks</li><li>Language skills: Business-level English (used when collaborating with overseas IT teams and global stakeholders); Japanese is the primary language used internally</li></ul>|Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience designing and operating IT infrastructure supporting consumer services, web services, mobile applications, etc.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in architecture</li><li>Experience working at a global company or in an organization spanning multiple departments</li><li>Experience managing IT vendors with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery</li><li>Knowledge and hands-on experience with network equipment such as Cisco and Aruba</li><li>Cloud-related certifications</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Relocation allowance</li><li>Company housing support</li></ul> Location Kobe Salary10 - 13 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013458333 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/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uNTU5MTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-25T01:45:07Z

IT Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
12.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
The Role<div class="slds-chat-message__text_Bot"><div class="slds-p-left_medium"><ul><li>Brings 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, including 3-5+ years in leadership roles overseeing help desk or service desk teams.</li><li>Has strong hands-on expertise across networking, including firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco, as well as routers, switches, VPN, wireless technologies, Azure, and Microsoft 365.</li><li>Possesses solid experience with servers, monitoring tools, backup environments, and OT/SCADA systems within industrial or energy-sector settings.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance requirements, including Japanese regulations for critical infrastructure, and stakeholder management.</li><li>Offers business-level fluency in both Japanese for local stakeholder and regulator communication, and English for regional reporting.</li><li>Additional strengths may include certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, or CCNA, along with experience in renewable energy, critical infrastructure, or multinational and matrixed organizations.</li><li>The role covers leading the Japan IT team, managing office and OT infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, engaging key business stakeholders, and supporting renewable energy operations.</li></ul></div></div><div class="copyiconCSS slds-p-left_xx-small"><div class="pointer"> Location Tokyo Salary12 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013463125 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.</div></div><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjk5NzU4LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-23T07:49:43Z

Manager, Digital Deployment

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
13.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global payment technology company providing innovative digital payment solutions and services across multiple industries. The firm has a strong presence in Japan and worldwide, enabling seamless and secure transactions for businesses and consumers. The Role<ul><li>Lead the deployment of digital initiatives and technology solutions across various business units</li><li>Collaborate with global and regional teams to align digital strategies with local market needs</li><li>Manage and optimize digital platforms to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Business-level Japanese and English proficiency</li><li>Experience in digital transformation, IT deployment, or technology project management</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Opportunity to lead digital transformation initiatives in a global environment</li><li>Work closely with international teams and senior stakeholders</li><li>High-impact role with ownership of strategic digital projects in Japan</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary13 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013443929 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/QWxiZXJ0by5GdXJsYW4uMDY3ODYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-01T06:50:52Z

Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileOur client is a leading global provider of risk management and protection solutions, serving millions of customers across multiple international markets. The company operates at the intersection of financial services, technology, and consumer products, with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business stability. The Japan business combines local market expertise with a highly collaborative global network, offering employees meaningful cross-border exposure and opportunities to influence business decisions at both local and regional levels. The Role<ul><li>Lead and strengthen the compliance program for the Japan business, ensuring alignment with both local regulatory requirements and global standards</li><li>Advise business stakeholders on compliance risks and regulatory matters in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives</li><li>Develop and maintain compliance policies, frameworks, processes, and internal controls</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks while maintaining effective monitoring and reporting frameworks</li><li>Conduct compliance reviews, monitoring activities, audits, and data-driven risk assessments</li><li>Provide guidance on regulatory matters including privacy, third-party risk, and governance controls</li><li>Oversee vendor due diligence and ongoing third-party compliance risk management</li><li>Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and management updates for local and regional stakeholders</li><li>Deliver compliance training and promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization</li><li>Manage and mentor a junior compliance team member</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>5+ years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or related control functions</li><li>Experience within financial services, insurance, fintech, or other regulated industries preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, risk assessment, and internal controls</li><li>Experience with regulatory reporting, investigations, or monitoring is a plus</li><li>Prior people management, project leadership, or vendor management experience is highly valued</li><li>Native / fluent Japanese and business-level English</li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join a globally recognized multinational with strong long-term stability</li><li>Regional reporting line with extensive exposure to APAC and global stakeholders</li><li>Broad role covering compliance advisory, governance, risk, monitoring, and strategy</li><li>Opportunity to manage and develop junior talent while shaping the Japan compliance function</li><li>Flexible hybrid working environment with strong work-life balance</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 14 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013455408 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/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uODM4OTIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-24T02:54:44Z

Head of IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Global FMCG firm, instantly recognizable brand with significant history, scale, and operations in the Japanese market, offering a stable environment. The Role <ul><li>You'll be leading a team of around 30 people focused on the modernization of IT infrastructure and cloud platforms across various business units.</li><li>You'll still be very close to technology, being a technical leader as well as a people manager, so this role would be suitable for someone who was very hands-on until around 3-5 years ago.</li><li>You'll be developing a cloud first strategy and promote adoption of serverless technologies; whilst also focusing on optimizing Azure-based infrastructure that supports critical applications and systems.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>High business Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>A strong IT Infrastructure background, focused on networking / cloud. Being focused on service desk/end user support will not be enough for this role.</li><li>Prior direct team leadership experience of around 10-15 people (leading as a PM only will not suffice).</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>You'll essentially be working from a HQ environment, giving you the opportunity to develop large-scale solutions and impact change in the organization.</li><li>You'll be reporting to a progressive and personable CIO who likes his direct reports to challenge the status quo.</li><li>The company environment will enable you to have ownership and see the impact of your work.</li><li>Hybrid work style with 2-3 days a week in office.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 15 - 20 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013459088 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/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjE4NzE4LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-01T01:14:47Z

Compliance VP

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
16.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA leading global financial technology and electronic trading organization is seeking a Vice President, Legal & Compliance to join its Japan leadership team. The Role This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior management while supporting business growth, regulatory engagement, and risk management initiatives in one of the world's most sophisticated financial markets. Key Responsibilities Compliance<ul><li>Act as a key compliance advisor to the Japan business</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable Japanese financial regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards</li><li>Support regulatory filings, examinations, inspections, and inquiries</li><li>Develop and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and controls</li><li>Deliver compliance training and promote a strong culture of integrity and risk awareness</li><li>Conduct compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and investigations as required</li><li>Liaise with regulators, auditors, and internal control functions</li></ul>Legal<ul><li>Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to the Japan business and senior management</li><li>Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documentation</li><li>Advise on corporate, regulatory, governance, and business-related legal matters</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, new products, and business expansion projects</li><li>Manage external legal counsel and oversee legal spend where appropriate</li><li>Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the financial services industry</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Qualified lawyer, compliance professional, or equivalent legal/regulatory background</li><li>8+ years of experience within legal, compliance, regulatory affairs, or a combination of these disciplines</li><li>Experience within financial services, fintech, capital markets, securities, exchanges, trading platforms, banking, or asset management environments preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of Japanese financial regulations and governance frameworks</li><li>Ability to provide practical advice balancing legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations</li><li>Experience interacting with regulators and senior stakeholders</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level to fluent English required</li><li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic, international, and fast-paced environment</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join a globally recognized fintech leader at the forefront of electronic trading and financial market innovation</li><li>Rare opportunity to combine both legal and compliance responsibilities within a senior leadership role</li><li>Direct exposure to executive management and regional leadership teams</li><li>Significant autonomy and influence over governance, risk, and business decision-making</li><li>International environment with close collaboration across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States</li><li>Highly strategic position supporting a growing and evolving financial markets business</li><li>Competitive compensation package, attractive bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits</li><li>Opportunity to build long-term career progression within a globally respected organization</li></ul> Ideal Candidate You are a commercially minded legal and compliance professional who enjoys partnering with the business to enable growth while maintaining strong governance standards. You possess the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and regulators, the technical expertise to navigate complex regulatory environments, and the leadership skills to act as a trusted advisor in a global financial services organization. Location Tokyo Salary16 - 20 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013468547 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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjM3MTI3LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-17T05:57:44Z

IT Business Partner

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>A global leader in smart buildings, energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure technologies</li></ul> The Role<ul><li>tokyoAct as the key liaison between IT and business units to align technology initiatives with business needs</li><li>Drive IT project delivery and digital transformation initiatives across business functions</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage technology for operational efficiency</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Experience as an IT Business Partner, Business Analyst, or similar role bridging IT and business</li><li>Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, applications, and project delivery</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills with business-level Japanese and English</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Opportunity to drive digital transformation and innovation initiatives</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams in an international environment</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013424835 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjcxODM0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-25T03:07:08Z

Head of IT - Retail

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
18.0M - 24.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global retailer which owns some of the most well-known and popular sporting and outdoor brands are looking for a Japan Head of IT. The Role<ul><li>Reporting to the APAC Head of IT, you'll lead a team of up to 15 people covering all aspects of IT, including developing the technical roadmap for the Japan organization. To do this, you'll be working with both APAC and global stakeholders, though Japan operations have a high degree of autonomy.</li><li>You'll be managing 5 direct reports and working closely with non-technical stakeholders to ensure that IT supports the needs of the wider business. To do this, you'll be navigating a matrixed organization.</li><li>You'll also be managing vendors and identifying and engaging with new suppliers.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>An all-round IT background would be ideal as there are projects covering both system implementation and infrastructure.</li><li>Prior medium sized IT team leadership (8-10+ members) is required - if you have only managed a small team of 1-4 people, this would not be the right opportunity.</li><li>Able to navigate a complex matrixed environment.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Japan IT leadership role, with autonomy and freedom from the APAC organization.</li><li>Great visibility Japan senior leadership as this role also reports into the Japan CEO.</li><li>You'll be managing tech for numerous very recognizable brands which have maintained high sales at a time where other areas of retail (e.g. luxury) have struggled.</li><li>Hybrid work style with 2 days a week in office.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary18 - 24 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013479200 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/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjUyNzY2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-30T06:28:08Z