Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.
Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.
As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.
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Job DescriptionAbout the Role
We are looking for a Finance Senior Manager in Tokyo to lead finance, regulatory, and statutory operations for our Japan entities, with potential scope to support broader regional expansion (such as South Korea) as our footprint grows.
This role bridges local regulatory compliance (FSA, KLFB, BOJ, FIEA) with hands-on JGAAP and IFRS technical accounting and commercial business partnering.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Capital Compliance: Lead Capital Adequacy Requirements (CAR) monitoring and client fund segregation calculations for the entity. Prepare mandated regulatory reports and manage submissions with key regulatory bodies including FSA, KLFB, BOJ, and FIEA.
Statutory Reporting & Audit: Manage the Preparation of JGAAP statutory financial statement and bridge from IFRS TB to JGAAP. Prepare annual financial statements and business reports. Lead the local audit process with an external auditor and prepare periodical reports to regulators.
Tax & Operations: Coordinate with the internal tax team on local tax filings and preparation of supporting schedules. Oversee local banking portal administration, fixed asset registers, and local vendor management.
Business Partnering & Financial Oversight: Act as the primary Finance partner for local Product, Compliance, Banking, and Expansion teams, leading financial reporting, performance analysis and forecast reviews. Collaborate with Regional and Group Finance to automate processes,ensure robust internal controls and report to the Board.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Strong background in financial controlling, audit, or regulatory reporting within Banking or FinTech. Direct experience with Type I Financial Instruments Business Operators is strongly preferred.
Regulatory & Technical Skills: Expertise in Japanese financial regulations (FSA/FIEA), CAR calculations, and strong command of JGAAP, IFRS and US GAAP.
Languages: Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written) for regulatory reporting and global stakeholder management.
Mindset: Autonomous, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating fast-paced, matrixed environments.
This is a hybrid role based in Tokyo, Japan, and is not a remote position.
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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Skills Required
- Strong background in financial controlling, audit, or regulatory reporting within Banking or FinTech
- Expertise in Japanese financial regulations, including FSA and FIEA
- Experience with Capital Adequacy Requirements calculations
- Strong command of JGAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP
- Fluent Japanese and English, spoken and written
- Direct experience with Type I Financial Instruments Business Operators
- Autonomous and detail-oriented working style
- Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials describe extensive paid leave (PTO, sick time, holidays, “Me Days,” volunteer and compassionate leave) plus a paid six‑week sabbatical after four years. Feedback suggests the time‑off package is a standout element of the offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Benefits information highlights up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave in many locations, with clear tenure qualifiers in some markets. Feedback suggests these policies are robust and a notable strength.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company and job-posting materials indicate RSUs are a regular part of compensation, with a shift toward RSUs since 2022. Feedback suggests the equity component is a relatively substantial part of total rewards.
Wise Insights
What We Do
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.
Why Work With Us
We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.
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We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.
