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Revolut is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer (Securities) to join its second line of defense in Japan. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide comprehensive oversight of financial crime (AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud) and regulatory compliance across Revolut's Japanese entities while maintaining global control standards.
Key responsibilities include: engaging with stakeholders to advise on regulatory reporting and compliance risk management; identifying and escalating compliance risks and operational issues to senior management; responding to first-line escalations with practical guidance; supporting management in establishing internal operational rules for monitoring, investigating, and reporting compliance risks; verifying that internal management systems and governance function properly; providing employee training on financial regulations and compliance; managing regulatory changes and reflecting them in internal policies; responding to regulatory authority inquiries; and creating reports for management and the board on significant compliance issues.
You will work in a fast-moving, digital environment where compliance expertise blends with data-driven thinking to ensure products meet legal requirements while delivering customer value. The role requires deep knowledge of Japanese financial regulations, particularly the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the ability to identify situations that may pose compliance risks and advise on best practices.
Required qualifications: 5+ years of compliance experience at a securities firm or financial institution; knowledge of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other financial regulations; JSDA internal control officer qualification; fluency in Japanese (native level) and English (business proficiency); ability to work in a diverse, high-performance environment with urgency; strategic thinking aligned with Revolut's business needs; and commitment to world-class compliance and independent oversight.
Nice-to-have: experience setting up new securities entities in Japan for international organizations; experience negotiating with financial authorities on licenses and registrations.
