Introduction

This is a senior compliance leadership opportunity within a global financial services organization, overseeing multiple markets across Asia. The role offers regional scope and strategic influence, ensuring that business operations adhere to regulatory requirements while supporting sustainable growth. It is well-suited for an experienced compliance professional seeking a high-impact position with cross-border exposure.

 About the Role

The Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading and strengthening the compliance framework across Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. Reporting to the Regional Head of Compliance, this role combines oversight, advisory, and execution responsibilities.

You will act as a key partner to local and regional leadership, ensuring that regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards are consistently met. The position also plays a critical role in driving compliance initiatives, enhancing control frameworks, and supporting business activities through practical and commercially aware guidance.

Responsibilities

Compliance Oversight & Control

• Identify and assess compliance risks at country level and implement appropriate mitigation measures
• Design, implement, and continuously improve control frameworks and monitoring systems
• Conduct compliance reviews (Level 1 and Level 2 controls) and ensure timely remediation of findings
• Track and ensure implementation of audit recommendations

Program Implementation

• Roll out and maintain a regional compliance program across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure alignment between global policies and local regulatory requirements
• Support business units in implementing compliance standards and adapting to stricter local regulations where applicable
• Contribute to the annual compliance plan and strategic initiatives

Advisory & Regulatory Engagement

• Provide guidance to management on regulatory, legal, and financial crime topics (e.g., AML, fraud, corruption)
• Support new business initiatives, products, and distribution channels from a compliance perspective
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments and industry best practices
• Liaise with regulators, industry bodies, and external advisors where required

Training & Culture

• Promote a strong culture of compliance across all markets
• Deliver and localize compliance training programs and communication initiatives
• Coach and support local compliance stakeholders to enhance capability and awareness

Reporting & Governance

• Report compliance breaches and program status to regional and local leadership
• Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Present findings, risk assessments, and action plans to senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or audit functions within financial services
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance practices (experience in financial crime, data protection, or fraud is highly desirable)
• Proven experience in managing compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and regulators
• Experience in multinational and multicultural environments
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to drive initiatives independently
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed
• Native or fluent Japanese (mandatory)
• Business-level English (mandatory)

Why Apply

This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at a regional level while maintaining close involvement with local business operations. You will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the compliance framework across multiple markets, working closely with senior leadership and regulators.

The position provides strong visibility, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to influence both strategy and execution. It is ideal for a compliance professional looking to broaden regional exposure, deepen expertise, and contribute to a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.