Compliance Program Manager - Japan

Compliance Program Manager - Japan

As a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease, Convera is seeking a motivated and experienced Compliance Program Manager who will act as Convera’s Compliance Officer for its Japan operations.

The main priority of this role is to support in Convera’s efforts to secure a Type1 Fund Transfer License for our Japan business. 

 Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the company on its application for Fund Transfer Business License, acting as Convera’s main point of contact with the FSA and KLBF
• Execute all responsibilities as the Compliance Officer of Convera Japan KK
• Be responsible (directly or through delegation) for SAR decisions, be the primary point of contact for all Japan regulators.
• Ensure all regulatory reporting related to AML/Financial Crime is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Translate Japanese regulatory requirements, communications or inquiries into English for internal discussion and record.
• Ensure AML risks are appropriately documented and reported to senior leadership.
• Provide advice and guidance on policies, new product and expansion initiatives.
• Execute oversight on all outsourced Financial Crime Compliance activities.
• Provide back-up supports to other Convera compliance teams in APAC when required.
• Direct and oversee the monitoring and testing key AML controls.
• Track and direct implement regulatory change.
• Manage and support internal / external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Complete special projects or any other duties that may be assigned

What we are looking for:

• not less than 3 years' experience in a financial crime compliance role at a licensed financial institution
• Experience liaising with regulators, specifically FSA & KLBF
• Excellent English language skills
• good knowledge on AML/CFT and CDD/EDD laws and regulations and best practice in Japan
• Our strong preference is for candidates with experience applying for the Type 1 Fund Transfer License, but we will consider experienced compliance professionals from other areas of the financial services industry.
• The ability to work well under deadline pressures
• An organized and responsive professional
• This role is based in our Japan office (Metro City Kamiyacho), with a hybrid approach allowing you to also work from home
• Ideally familiar with remote reporting – your manager in this role will be based in Convera’s Singapore office

Convera is a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease. We provide tech-led payment solutions to help more than 26,000 customers globally grow with confidence, from small businesses to CFOs and treasurers. As experts in foreign exchange, risk and compliance, with an unrivaled regulatory footprint, Convera’s financial network spans more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories. 

Our teams care deeply about the value we deliver to our customers, which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we expand our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.  

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.