Compliance Officer, Japan

Mesh

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Posted

19 days ago

Department

Legal

What they actually want (must-haves)

5+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs or legal roles within financial services, payments, or crypto and digital assets in Japan
Strong working knowledge of Japan’s regulatory framework for payments and/or crypto-asset businesses
Experience working with or reporting to the FSA or a comparable regulator, directly or through counsel
Experience with financial license applications with Regional Finance Bureaus (RFB) and the FSA
Business-level fluency in Japanese and English; native Japanese speaker preferred
High attention to detail and strong written communication for policy and regulatory documents

What the job really is

As the first dedicated Compliance Officer for Mesh in Japan, you will build and implement a compliance program tailored to the crypto payments sector. Your responsibilities include regulatory engagement, policy development, and maintaining compliance with AML/CFT, KYC, and Travel Rule obligations. You will collaborate with legal teams and outside counsel while advising leadership on regulatory developments in Japan.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity that grows with the company
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Unlimited PTO
Budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
Remote-friendly work approach
Top-tier tools and equipment for exceptional work

Things to weigh

Role involves building a compliance function from the ground up with limited initial resources
No specific mention of team size or existing compliance framework in Japan
Base salary range provided is broad and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances

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