Director, Senior Compliance Manager – Chief Compliance Officer

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Chief Compliance Officer overseeing compliance operations for AllianzGI in Japan. Ensuring adherence to local regulations and global policies while managing the compliance team.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in compliance management within the financial industry, particularly in asset management, with a strong focus on regulatory knowledge and process optimization. Capable of leading teams, providing strategic compliance advice, and effectively communicating complex regulatory issues to stakeholders.

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Compliance ManagementRegulatory KnowledgePeople ManagementChange and Transformation ProjectsLegal and Corporate Secretarial Experience

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Manual CreationCompliance Program DesignRegulatory Examination ManagementData AnalyticsProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotChatGPT

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementInvestment Trust ManagementDiscretionary Investment ManagementType II Financial Instruments BusinessGovernance Functions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Compliance team in Japan
Create and maintain local regulatory manuals and procedures to ensure AllianzGI’s compliance with applicable local laws/regulations
Implement global compliance framework and policies in Japan, and work with regional/global compliance teams as needed
Design and execute local compliance program in Japan, covering business advisory, Code of Ethics monitoring, compliance training and testing
Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and provide advice on business implementation
Maintain strong business relationship and partnership with the Head of Japan and business stakeholders
Provide practical compliance/regulatory advice on business projects and initiatives
Prepare and present (regularly and ad hoc, as needed) compliance reports to the board, senior management and local committees
Manage regulatory examinations applicable to AllianzGI in Japan
Support legal and corporate secretarial work on an ad-hoc basis, e.g., legal contract review with external counsel support
Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within compliance operations and work closely with IT business enablement team and other internal stakeholders to manage the required implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in law, finance, business management or similar qualification
10+ years’ working experience in the financial industry with a focus in asset management, in governance functions such as Legal, Compliance, Risk Management and/or Internal Audit
Solid local regulatory knowledge and experienced in dealing with regulators
Strong business/product knowledge in the asset management field
People management experience preferred, with a strong passion for team development, mentoring, and coaching to drive performance and growth
Exceptional analytical and communication skills, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration and clear articulation of complex issues
Have a strong “change and transformation” mindset and curiosity in exploring technology and innovative solutions to achieve process optimization and efficiency
Experience in managing change and transformation projects (in the context of technology/automation for compliance) is highly valued
Preferred: Regulatory knowledge in 1) Investment Trust Management (ITM), 2) Discretionary Investment Management (DIM) and 3) Type II Financial Instruments Business is preferred
Legal and/or corporate secretarial experience
AI skills such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, data analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
Secure your future: Access to pension, retirement, and/or savings plans as applicable to the work location
Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications