Legal & Compliance - Japan Compliance, VP/SVP

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Job Description:

The candidate will join Blackstone’s Legal and Compliance department to support its business in Japan and throughout the region. Blackstone has offices across Asia Pacific including: Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, Shanghai, and Beijing. The successful candidate will assume the following responsibilities, reporting to the Head of Japan Compliance:

• Advise Blackstone Japan’s business on compliance matters.

• Review and approve marketing materials to ensure adherence to Japanese regulatory requirements.

• Partner with business units and global offices to support new initiatives.

• Perform periodic compliance reviews in line with Japan-specific regulations.

• Manage fund registrations, regulatory filings, legal ledgers, compliance registers, and required documentation.

• Maintain and update policies and procedures to reflect regulatory developments and business changes.

• Respond to regulatory inquiries, support inspections, and deliver compliance training.

• Work closely with APAC and global offices on cross-border compliance projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• At least ten years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, or internal audit functions within a global securities firm, asset management firm, or other financial institution, including a minimum of seven years in compliance role.

• JSDA Internal Administrator qualification is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Japanese financial regulations and compliance frameworks.

• Practical experience in marketing compliance, fund registration, and regulatory filings.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and adaptability, with a thoughtful and measured approach to evolving business and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively across global teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English.

• Strong organizational and execution capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail.

• A proactive and collaborative professional with a strong work ethic, a high degree of accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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