Director Compliance (Japan)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company

hirify.global provides financial services and insurance-related products, combining global scale, investment expertise, and innovation through its strategic relationship with Apollo.

What you will do

• Lead the Japan compliance program by developing and enhancing policies, procedures, monitoring frameworks, and controls aligned with Japanese regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for Japanese regulators and relevant industry associations, overseeing regulatory filings, reporting, and communications.
• Advise reinsurance brokerage activities and business initiatives, identifying compliance risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies.
• Review business communications, product materials, and treaty provisions, including collateral arrangements, financial covenants, and annuity-linked calculations.
• Partner with global Compliance, Legal, business teams, and external Japanese counsel on governance, registrations, and regulatory matters; keep the VP of Compliance informed.
• Improve compliance monitoring, reporting, and documentation through technology, responsible AI adoption, and scalable processes.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant financial services experience, including 4+ years in regulatory compliance supporting insurance, reinsurance, brokerage, or capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese financial services regulations, including JFSA requirements, regulatory filings, and supervisory expectations.
• Experience with reinsurance brokerage, asset-intensive reinsurance, and/or OTC derivatives, including treaty conditions, collateral requirements, financial covenants, or ISDA/CSA arrangements.
• Knowledge of Japanese corporate governance, company registration requirements, and legal filings.
• Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English is required.
• Strong cross-cultural communication, influencing, analytical judgment, and adaptability.
• Interest in process innovation and the responsible use of AI-enabled tools.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Type I, Type II, or DIM businesses.
• Company secretarial or paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, ownership-driven environment guided by the BEAM values: Believe in your co-workers, Engage actively, Act like owners, and Make it happen.
• Inclusive and dynamic work environment.
• Military Friendly Employer and Equal Opportunity Employer.