Financial Crime & Compliance Advisory

Advise financial institutions and other financial services participants on financial crime risk management and compliance-related matters.
Support the design, enhancement, and assessment of anti-money laundering (AML) and broader financial crime control frameworks.
Conduct compliance risk assessments and assist clients in developing enterprise-wide compliance management approaches.
Design and improve compliance governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and monitoring mechanisms.
Help clients establish globally aligned compliance programs, including compliance operating models and continuous improvement frameworks.
Support compliance due diligence activities in M&A transactions, with a focus on financial crime and regulatory compliance risks.
Advise on post-acquisition compliance framework enhancement and integration initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders across risk, compliance, business, technology, and regulatory functions.

Employee Benefits:
Social insurance and statutory benefits in accordance with Japanese law. Additional benefits are available and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Candidates should meet at least one of the following criteria, with multiple areas of experience viewed favourably:
- Experience within a major financial institution, particularly in planning, business management, markets, risk management, or compliance functions.
- Experience leading consulting or advisory engagements for financial institutions.
- Significant advisory experience supporting financial institutions on risk, compliance, regulatory, or governance-related matters.
- Professional experience in regulatory, legal, audit, accounting, or related compliance fields.
- Strong interest in compliance, financial regulation, and financial crime risk management.
- Fluent Japanese and Business-level English communication skills.

Preferred:
- Technology or systems-related knowledge.
- Financial services industry expertise relevant to compliance, risk, or regulatory matters.
- Client-facing or business development experience.
- Motivation to develop advanced business and professional expertise within a specialist advisory environment.