AFC & Compliance Officer (Asset Management)

Location: Tokyo, Japan — hybrid working model with in-office and work-from-home flexibility

Company

hirify.global, operating through Deutsche Asset Management, provides investment solutions and asset management services with a global presence.

What you will do

• Manage accurate and timely regulatory filings and registrations with multiple regulators.
• Monitor regulator websites for updates and notify relevant departments.
• Revise and maintain local policies in coordination with the Global Policy Governance team.
• Support AFC and Compliance training, Investment Guidelines Monitoring, and AFC-related control activities.
• Participate in global projects and provide additional AFC and Compliance support based on background and career objectives.

Requirements

• University or college graduate.
• At least five years of overall work experience in the Japanese financial industry, not limited to asset management.
• Native Japanese and business-level English, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the Japanese market and Japanese regulatory requirements is essential.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are essential.
• Ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and workflows while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Nice to have

• JSDA Internal Administrator, CFA, CPA, or another relevant qualification.
• Compliance regulatory reporting experience.
• Experience in asset management operations, internal audit, risk, legal, corporate secretarial, or compliance functions.
• Knowledge of the asset management business.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with in-office and work-from-home flexibility.
• Comprehensive leave policy, personal days, and volunteer days.
• Competitive compensation with health and wellbeing benefits.
• Coaching, continuous learning, training, in-role development, and career progression opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, equity, dialogue, and diverse perspectives.