Role: Japanese Speaking Compliance and Internal Control Manager (Corporate Department)
Contract term: Permanent, Full Time
Salary offered: £65,000 per annum pro rata + Bonus (non guaranteed)
Working hours: Monday to Friday; 09:00 – 17:30
Benefits: Holidays: 23 days per annum (max 25 days after 5 years of service) + bank holidays. Private Health Insurance: Single cover, Company Pension contribution: 5%, Etc.
Start date: ASAP – Start August 2024.
Other information:
Please note that we operate hybrid working policy – minimum 2 days in the office a week.
Please note that the interview will be in Japanese and English.
This role will require interaction with our Tokyo headquarters in written and verbal communication – therefore business level Japanese proficiency is required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a pro-active and re-active day-to-day advisory service in relation to compliance and regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, best practice guidelines and reputational matters which impact the company and related affiliate entities.
Liaise closely with the business and the other control functions covering the business to identify and manage the compliance and regulatory risks associated with specific activities and the business as a whole.
Ensure that compliance and regulatory policies and procedures are documented, implemented, and communicated.
Develop and deliver induction and ongoing training when required on compliance regulatory requirements, policies and best practice issues.
Assess new products, services and systems considering new and existing policies and procedures, before, during and after their development and implementation.
Liaise with internal departments to manage regulatory reporting in the company and related affiliate entities and file required compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
Liaise with internal or external auditors on compliance and regulatory matters
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation and support the conduct of internal investigation of compliance issues.
Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness, maintain documentation of compliance activities and submit reports regarding compliance operations and progress as required.
Stay abreast with industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on the business.
Provide guidance on the design and implementation compliance standards.
Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in Europe and Tokyo Headquarters (THQ)
Perform other related tasks as assigned by management and to meet business needs
Comply with the company policies and procedures
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of compliance and regulatory reporting
Ability to develop user friendly internal policies and procedures based on the relevant laws and regulations
An understanding of the legal and compliance issues of complex financial services organisations
An understanding of legal entity structures and organisations
Good experience of Financial Services and related Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risks.
Intermediate or advanced proficiency in the MS Office Package
Good knowledge and understanding of the industry and the regulatory environment
Demonstrable analytical and data interpretation skills
An understanding of regulatory reporting requirements
Good presentation skills, articulate, able to communicate quickly and clearly at all levels
Resourceful in resolving issues and solving problems, leveraging resources to get results.
Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly both upward and downward through the organisation; possesses exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Supports, manages and initiates change within the organisation, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace.
Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning.
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others at all levels, including senior management.
Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk.
Experience
Minimum 8 years’ experience in compliance or regulatory reporting required; Payment Card Industry experience is desirable but not mandatory
Education or Certification
Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Minimum business level proficiency in Japanese (verbal, written and reading)
*Candidates must have right to work in UK, the company does not sponsor your work visa.
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