Regulatory Compliance Manager

The Regulatory Compliance Manager, Japan sits within the Global Regulatory Compliance Team, part of Airwallex’s Legal, Risk & Compliance function. The role focuses on the company’s payment services and money remittance business in Japan and reports to the Director of Regulatory Compliance, Asia. It operates as a second-line-of-defence compliance role supporting the business while providing regulatory advice and oversight.

The role manages regulatory engagement and the existing compliance program, including licensing responsibilities, regulatory communications, required filings, registration and license renewals, and interaction with regulators. It also analyses new and existing products, advises on regulatory obligations, assesses whether controls are fit for purpose, and works with cross-functional teams to embed compliant solutions, processes, product features, and back-office practices.

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree and at least six years of compliance experience in regulated finance, fintech, legal, or consulting work. Requirements include Japanese and regional financial regulation, data-based decision making, stakeholder communication, compliance-program management, licensing or regulatory expansion, and financial-product risk controls. Direct experience with the FSA and other Asian regulators is preferred.