A great opportunity has risen for an experienced Compliance and Internal Control Manager in financial sector.

The company is an internationally operating corporate providing financial related services, this is a new role and suitable for those who has got solid and tracked experience within compliance/regulatory area within finance. Due to the nature of the role, Japanese language is mandatory for this role.

Job descriptions:

• Provide a pro-active and re-active day-to-day advisory service in relation to compliance and regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, best practice guidelines and reputational matters which impact the company and related affiliate entities.
• Liaise closely with the business and the other control functions covering the business to identify and manage the compliance and regulatory risks associated with specific activities and the business as a whole.
• Ensure that compliance and regulatory policies and procedures are documented, implemented, and communicated.
• Develop and deliver induction and ongoing training when required on compliance regulatory requirements, policies and best practice issues.
• Assess new products, services and systems considering new and existing policies and procedures, before, during and after their development and implementation.
• Liaise with internal departments to manage regulatory reporting in the company and related affiliate entities and file required compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
• Liaise with internal or external auditors on compliance and regulatory matters
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation and support the conduct of internal investigation of compliance issues.
• Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness, maintain documentation of compliance activities and submit reports regarding compliance operations and progress as required.
• Stay abreast with industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on the business.
• Provide guidance on the design and implementation compliance standards.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in Europe and Tokyo Headquarters (THQ)
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management and to meet business needs
• Comply with the company’s policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of compliance and regulatory reporting
• Ability to develop user friendly internal policies and procedures based on the relevant laws and regulations
• An understanding of the legal and compliance issues of complex financial services organisations, legal entity structures, organisations and regulatory reporting requirements
• Good experience of Financial Services and related Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risks.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the industry and the regulatory environment
• Demonstrable analytical and data interpretation skills
• Good presentation skills, articulate, able to communicate quickly and clearly at all levels
• Resourceful in resolving issues and solving problems, leveraging resources to get results.
• Supports, manages and initiates change within the organisation, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace.
• Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others at all levels, including senior management.
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in compliance or regulatory reporting required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Business level proficiency in Japanese (verbal, written and reading)

Conditions

• Salary: £65.000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
• Location: Central London
• Other benefits are available

For more details, please contact us immediately!

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