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Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
StripeStripe is seeking a Regulatory Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (RC and MLRO) to lead our regulatory compliance and financial crimes program in Japan. This role sits within the Affiliates pillar of the Financial Crime, Compliance and Risk Oversight (FinCRO) organization, and you'll report to the APAC Affiliates Lead. You'll be the named RC and MLRO of Stripe Japan and will lead and assist in the registration of Stripe Japan as a Funds Transfer Business Operator (FTBO) with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (KBF), under the oversight of the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA). As the RC and MLRO, you'll be the principal decision-maker and strategic lead on regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management decisions, serving a critical role in ensuring Stripe's continued safe growth and success in Japan.
- 10+ years of experience in financial crime, with a significant focus on financial services, fintech, or payments, and deep contacts and influence across the industry - Deep and current knowledge of financial crimes and other relevant financial services laws and regulations across Japan - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences - Ability to think strategically and translate complex regulatory requirements into creative and practical solutions - Strong problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making - Ability to define and iterate on Stripe Japan's risk appetite, ensuring a defensible stance as Stripe explores new, high-growth verticals and opportunities - High data literacy, with the ability to work closely with data teams to identify emerging financial crime patterns and validate the effectiveness of detection models
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization - Deep competence navigating regulatory requirements in a high-growth environment - CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or other relevant professional certifications
- Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.
