About the job
Join our dynamic team at Wise as the Japan Assets Compliance Lead / Chief Compliance Officer. Based in Tokyo, Japan, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of specialists across Product, Treasury, and Security to develop exceptional capital market products (Assets) tailored for the Japanese market.
In this pivotal role, you will be the primary liaison for our regulators, establishing and maintaining robust relationships with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (KLFB) and the Financial Services Agency (FSA). Your efforts will ensure compliance with regulations while safeguarding our most valuable asset: our customers.
The ideal candidate will serve as the Representative Director and Chief Internal Control Officer for Wise Assets Japan, ensuring our policies and practices align with local anti-money laundering (AML) laws and compliance standards.
Your mission includes:
- Enhancing compliance products to support our vision of delivering instant, convenient, and transparent services.
- Partnering with the Business Team to secure and uphold the Type 1 Financial Instruments Business Operator (FIBO) license in accordance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) and FSA’s Comprehensive Guidelines.
- Building trust with regulators through effective communication and proactive management of compliance frameworks.
- Overseeing compliance frameworks, policies, and governance documentation related to the FIEA, FSA Guidelines, and other applicable laws.
- Creating systems for tracking and managing regulatory risks and compliance with internal policies.
- Reporting key management information to the Board to keep them informed of significant risks.
- Raising awareness of Japanese capital market regulatory requirements within teams.
- Evaluating compliance programs and collaborating with operational teams to refine our risk-based approach.
- Adapting compliance focus to align with growth strategies and evolving compliance needs.
- Collaborating with global Product and Operational teams to uphold compliance excellence.

