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Compliance Officer

Job-title: Compliance Officer
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Legal Services
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Reference: IJB2013085
Job-published: August 21, 2026 13:08

The Compliance Officer role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting regulatory compliance across private equity funds and public investment products. This position is ideal for a compliance professional who enjoys working closely with investment teams, monitoring regulatory developments, and helping to build robust compliance frameworks within the investment management industry.

Responsibilities

  • Manage compliance activities for private equity funds and public investment products, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and internal policies.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and update compliance procedures to address legal and regulatory changes.

  • Oversee AML/CFT controls, conflict of interest management, and corporate relationship information processes.

  • Assess compliance risks related to investment opportunities and provide practical guidance to investment teams on appropriate mitigation measures.

  • Review marketing materials, advertising content, and client communications to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate disclosures.

  • Coordinate with regulators and support regulatory reporting, examinations, and enquiries.

  • Develop compliance policies, procedures, and operational rules for new business activities, products, and investment initiatives.

Requirements

  • Experience in compliance, legal, risk, or regulatory functions within a financial institution.

  • Experience in asset management, private equity, investment funds, securities, banking, or a related financial services industry.

  • Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Good analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Knowledge of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) is preferred.

  • Experience developing policies, procedures, internal controls, or compliance frameworks is advantageous.

  • Ability to work effectively with business teams and provide practical compliance guidance.

  • Native-level Japanese and intermediate English language skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance

  • Employee pension insurance

  • Employment insurance

  • Workers’ compensation insurance

  • Childcare support services

  • Elderly care support services

  • Leisure support services

  • E-learning programmes

  • Health support services

About the Company

A company in the investment management industry. The organisation is engaged in investment management, investment advisory and agency services, as well as Type II Financial Instruments Business, supporting a range of investment activities and financial products.