Financial Market Regulatory and Institutional Response / Market Compliance

The role covers financial market regulatory and institutional response, as well as market compliance. Responsibilities include following trends in Japanese and overseas market regulations, confirming regulatory requirements when new rules are introduced or existing rules are revised, and coordinating with industry groups and authorities. The role may also involve creating or revising internal rules and defining requirements for system development.

Market compliance responsibilities include establishing compliance-related rules within the markets division and building monitoring frameworks. The successful candidate will not necessarily handle every listed duty; the assigned area will be determined based on suitability and preferences.

The position is part of the market regulatory response team within the department overseeing the bank’s Global Markets division. The team works to ensure that changing domestic and international financial market regulations and institutional requirements are followed while supporting the smooth operation of market activities. The work may involve coordination with overseas internal offices and other financial institutions, as well as discussions with financial authorities.

Required experience includes front-office experience related to market transactions, or experience in a middle- or back-office function. Business-level English that can be used by email is required. Experience in market regulatory response is not required. Interest in domestic and overseas market regulations, the ability to negotiate by email or telephone with overseas offices, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and communication skills are listed as preferred qualifications.

This is a permanent full-time position. Salary is determined according to company regulations based on ability and suitability. The standard working hours are 8:40 to 17:10, with 7.5 working hours and a 60-minute break; flextime may apply depending on the department. The contract has no fixed term, with individual treatment possible depending on experience. There is a six-month probationary period with the same salary. Holidays include Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and the year-end and New Year period. Annual paid leave is 21 days, subject to adjustment for the first year. Overtime and holiday work may be required. The work location is Tokyo, with possible changes to locations designated by the company, including telework locations. Benefits include commuting expense reimbursement, lunch assistance, social insurance, an employee stock ownership plan, childcare support, housing-related programs, asset-building support, and leisure support.