Compliance Officer, Japan
Core
Design, implement, and maintain a compliance program for a crypto payments infrastructure business operating under Japanese regulation, serving as the primary point of contact for regulators and internal stakeholders.
Role type
Senior Compliance Officer (building function from scratch)
Builds
Compliance policies, procedures, and controls for AML/CFT, KYC, and Travel Rule obligations
Domain
Financial services / Crypto and digital assets / Japan
Required skills
AML/CFT, KYC, Travel Rule, Japanese regulatory framework, financial license applications, regulatory reporting, partner onboarding, policy design
Preferred skills
Experience with FSA or Regional Finance Bureaus, building functions from ground up
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Design and maintain compliance program; serve as primary regulatory contact; liaise with outside counsel; track regulatory developments; partner with global teams; support partner/client onboarding; prepare compliance reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC