【外資ヘッジファンド】日本リスク＆コンプライアンスヘッド｜単独ポジション

グローバルに展開するヘッジファンドにおいて、日本拠点におけるリスクおよびコンプライアンス機能を単独でリードするポジションです。

日本における規制対応、ライセンス戦略、金融機関・当局対応までを一気通貫で担い、グローバル経営陣と直接連携しながら、日本市場におけるオペレーションの基盤を構築していただきます。

日本のゲートキーパーとして、規制当局・金融機関・決済事業者との折衝を含め、日本市場におけるガバナンス全体をリードする要職です。

• 日本におけるコンプライアンス／リスク戦略の策定および実行
• 金融庁（FSA）等規制当局との折衝およびリレーション構築
• 資金移動業・決済関連ライセンス取得および登録戦略の推進
• 銀行・決済ネットワークとの関係構築および管理
• 日本の金融・決済・暗号資産規制のモニタリングおよび経営層への助言
• リスク・コンプライアンス文化の構築と社内浸透
• グローバルチームとのクロスボーダー連携

A growing global hedge fund is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance to lead its regulatory, compliance, and risk management activities in Japan.

As the sole Risk and Compliance leader in Tokyo, you will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the firm's local governance framework, regulatory strategy, licensing initiatives, and risk management programs. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring close engagement with regulators, banking partners, payment system operators, and global stakeholders.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Services Regulation, Asset Management, Payments, Digital Assets, and Regulatory Affairs who are seeking a high-autonomy leadership position within a fast-growing international organization.

• Serve as the primary Risk and Compliance leader for the firm's Japan operations.
• Develop and execute the local regulatory, compliance, and risk management strategy.
• Lead licensing and registration initiatives with Japanese regulatory authorities.
• Act as the key liaison with regulators, banking partners, and payment system operators.
• Monitor developments in Japanese financial services regulations and advise local and global stakeholders on regulatory implications.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and business risks.
• Design and deliver risk and compliance training programs to strengthen organizational awareness.
• Partner with global leadership teams to ensure alignment between local regulatory requirements and international business objectives.
• Support strategic business growth while maintaining a strong control environment.

必須条件 経験・資格：

• 日本国内でのコンプライアンス実務経験（5年以上）
• ペイメント・決済、または金融オペレーションでの業務経験（関連領域も応相談）
• スタートアップ環境での自律的な業務遂行能力

• 単独で機能できる高い自律性を持つ方
• 規制対応と事業推進のバランスを取れる方
• 不確実性の高い環境でも意思決定できる方
• 規制当局・金融機関との調整を円滑に進められる方

• 日本語：ネイティブレベル
• 英語：ビジネスレベル

• 第一種資金移動業のライセンスに関わる経験
• 全銀ネットワーク関連の実務経験
• 日本の証券・資産運用・FX・暗号資産規制に関する知識
• 日本の銀行とのリレーション構築経験
• 外資金融機関での勤務経験

• 日本拠点におけるリスク・コンプライアンスの責任者ポジション
• グローバルヘッジファンドの日本市場立ち上げフェーズに参画できる
• 金融庁・銀行・決済ネットワークとの直接的な折衝経験を積める
• 経営層と直接連携し、ビジネスを動かしていくやりがい
• 自律的、フラットでスピード感のある組織文化

• 5+ years of Compliance experience within Japan's financial services industry.
• Experience within payments, financial operations, asset management, banking, fintech, or related sectors.
• Experience managing regulatory relationships and compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of Japanese financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Experience operating independently in a highly autonomous environment.

• Strong ability to work independently and take ownership of critical functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance strategic regulatory matters with day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Resilient, entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

• Japanese: Native level.
• English: Business level.

• Experience obtaining or supporting FSA Type 1 Fund Transfer Operator Licensing.
• Experience with Zengin clearing system applications.
• Established network and relationships with Japanese banks and financial institutions.
• Knowledge of Japanese securities regulations, asset management regulations, FX regulations, and digital asset regulations.
• Experience working within hedge funds, asset managers, fintech companies, or financial institutions.
• Experience interacting directly with the Japan FSA and Kanto Local Finance Bureau.

• Opportunity to build and lead the entire Japan Risk & Compliance function.
• High degree of autonomy and direct influence over regulatory strategy.
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies and innovative investment strategies.
• Direct engagement with regulators, banks, and senior global stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial and fast-paced working environment.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunity to act as the key bridge between Japan and international leadership teams.
• Significant long-term career growth potential within a growing global organization.