Compliance Officer (Real Estate - Asset Management)

ABOUT THE JOB‬

‭Dash‬‭ Living‬‭ Japan‬‭ is‬‭ a‬‭ fast-growing‬‭ provider‬‭ of‬‭ modern‬‭ urban‬‭ living‬‭ solutions,‬‭ managing‬‭ a‬‭ diverse‬
‭and‬‭ expanding‬‭ portfolio‬‭ of‬‭ residential‬‭ assets‬‭ across‬‭ Japan.‬‭ We‬‭ are‬‭ currently‬‭ seeking‬‭ a‬‭ dedicated‬
‭Compliance‬‭ Officer‬‭ to‬‭ lead‬‭ the‬‭ licensing‬‭ process‬‭ for‬‭ our‬‭ asset‬‭ management‬‭ business‬‭ and‬‭ to‬
‭establish and maintain a strong internal compliance framework.‬

‭This‬‭ is‬‭ a‬‭ unique‬‭ opportunity‬‭ to‬‭ play‬‭ a‬‭ critical‬‭ role‬‭ in‬‭ our‬‭ growth‬‭ journey,‬‭ particularly‬‭ in‬‭ supporting‬‭ our‬
‭application‬‭ for‬‭ an‬‭ Investment‬‭ Advisory‬‭ and‬‭ Agency‬‭ (IAA)‬‭ license‬‭ through‬‭ Japan’s‬‭ Financial‬‭ Market‬
‭Entry Office (FMEO), a process specifically designed for foreign-affiliated companies.‬
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ROLE OVERVIEW‬
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As‬‭ the‬‭ Compliance‬‭ Officer,‬‭ you‬‭ will‬‭ lead‬‭ the‬‭ end-to-end‬‭ process‬‭ of‬‭ applying‬‭ for‬‭ and‬‭ maintaining‬‭ our‬
‭IAA‬‭ license.‬‭ You’ll‬‭ ensure‬‭ all‬‭ compliance‬‭ activities‬‭ are‬‭ carried‬‭ out‬‭ effectively‬‭ and‬‭ in‬‭ line‬‭ with‬ Japanese‬‭ laws‬‭ and‬‭ global‬‭ standards,‬‭ with‬‭ all‬‭ reporting‬‭ and‬‭ communication‬‭ conducted‬‭ in‬‭ English‬‭ due‬
‭to FMEO requirements.‬

‭You’ll‬‭ also‬‭ help‬‭ maintain‬‭ our‬‭ asset‬‭ management‬‭ company‬‭ as‬‭ a‬‭ Kabushiki‬‭ Kaisha‬‭ (KK)‬‭ by‬‭ supporting‬
‭corporate governance activities such as organizing quarterly board meetings.‬
‭This is a key leadership role that will directly contribute to Dash Living Japan’s long-term success.‬
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WHAT YOU'LL DO‬
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• Serve as the primary compliance advisor to Dash Living Japan.‬
• Lead the application process for the Investment Advisory and Agency (IAA) license, ensuring full‬ regulatory compliance and successful acquisition.‬
• Maintain license requirements and manage ongoing communication with regulatory authorities‬ (e.g., Financial Services Agency and FMEO).‬
• Prepare and submit compliance reports in English, as required by FMEO.‬
• Develop, implement, and update internal compliance policies, manuals, and training materials.‬
• Coordinate with the Compliance Committee and serve as a liaison for internal and external‬ stakeholders.‬
• Monitor internal adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.‬
• Conduct internal audits and manage audit plans.‬
• Review contracts and legal documentation from a compliance perspective.‬
• Handle incident responses, investigations, and compliance-related claims.‬
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.‬
• Maintain corporate governance of the Kabushiki Kaisha, including organizing quarterly board‬ meetings and record-keeping.‬
• Deliver compliance training and updates to employees and management.‬
• Provide legal administrative support and perform paralegal tasks as necessary.‬

WHAT WE OFFER‬

• ‭ Being a passionate creator and influencing Japan's hospitality market‬
• Ability to experience other business functions and room for growth within‬
• Immersion in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment‬
• Bottomless artisanal coffee, tea, and beer!‬
• Flexible working locations throughout the city‬
• Networking and meeting guests from around the world‬

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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR‬

• ‭Minimum 3 years of compliance experience in asset management, investment advisory, or real‬ estate sectors.‬
• Native-level Japanese proficiency essential for regulatory communication and documentation.‬
• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations related to investment advisory and/or real estate‬ industries.‬
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams toward strict‬ compliance.‬
• Self-motivated, positive, and proactive with a strong desire to grow within a fast-expanding‬ company.‬
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.‬
• Professional working proficiency in English is a plus.‬