Description

This is a senior Compliance Advisory position within the Japan platform of a profitable global banking group, supporting Corporate & Investment Banking activities. Operating in a lean and highly collaborative environment, this role offers broad exposure to cross-border transactions and close partnership with Financial Crime and Risk teams. You will play a visible and influential role in shaping compliance standards and supporting business growth in Japan.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory support to Corporate & Investment Banking on product design, new initiatives, and complex transactions.
• Partner closely with business, operations, and control functions to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Advise on and resolve competing regulatory requirements, including AML, data privacy, bank secrecy, and information security.
• Establish and maintain a risk-based compliance framework, including monitoring and assurance programs.
• Manage audit, assurance, and regulatory review processes, including issue tracking, remediation, and lessons learned.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• 5+ years of compliance experience within banking, securities, or regulated financial services.
• Proven experience providing advisory support on cross-border and onshore/offshore transactions.
• Strong compliance advisory expertise across corporate banking and/or investment banking.
• Solid understanding of compliance risk management frameworks and second-line oversight.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

Soft Skills:

• Self-starter able to plan, prioritise, and execute effectively in a lean environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• High level of integrity with the ability to build trust while maintaining independence.
• Sound judgement and a commitment to embedding a strong risk-aware culture.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level
• English: Conversational level

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Markets product knowledge relevant to Corporate & Investment Banking coverage.
• Experience with compliance surveillance concepts, including screening and monitoring.
• Background in investigations and complex issue management.
• Experience engaging with regulators and managing regulatory stakeholders in Japan.

About the Company
Our client is a well-established global banking group with a strong and growing Japan platform. The organisation is recognised for its expertise in emerging and high-growth markets, supporting Japanese corporates expanding internationally. The Tokyo office operates in a hands-on, collaborative environment where business, risk, and compliance teams work closely together.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive senior-level compensation with strong long-term career potential.
• Hybrid working environment supporting work-life balance.
• Broad exposure across Corporate Banking, Transaction Banking, Investment Banking, and Markets.
• High-visibility advisory role with meaningful influence on risk and business decisions.
• Clear career runway into leadership and expanded regional or risk coverage roles.

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