Compliance Officer (Tokyo, Japan)

Location: Tokyo, JapanAP Capital is a diversified global investment firm trading across equities, commodities, FX, and fixed income (bonds, credit, and rates). We employ market-neutral strategies to reduce volatility and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns, with an expanding presence in frontier markets.We are looking for a Compliance Officer based in Tokyo — ideally candidates with prior experience working with or within Japanese banks or financial institutions, who can help us strengthen our local presence and relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain compliance policies and procedures for the firm’s trading operationsMonitor and report on regulatory compliance to senior managementManage license applications, filings, inspections, and audits with Japanese regulatorsStay up to date on changes in local regulations and provide compliance guidance to managementConduct compliance training and awareness sessionsBuild and maintain strong working relationships with Japanese regulators, exchanges, and banksInvestigate and address compliance-related issues in a timely mannerQualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of relevant compliance experience, ideally within Japan’s banking or securities industryStrong knowledge of Japanese Securities, Asset Management, and FX/Digital Asset regulationsExperience with regulatory submissions to the Japanese FSA or similar bodies is a plusNative-level Japanese and business-level EnglishIndependent, proactive, and comfortable working in a startup-style environmentPreferred: Candidates with direct work experience or established relationships with banks in JapanPowered by JazzHRGsFJE2LvC1