Company Description
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.
More about our mission and what we offer.
Job Description
We're looking for a Compliance Lead (Japan Investment) to accelerate our expansion plans in Japan. This pioneering role will be crucial in growing Wise in the region.
Your mission:
- Manage the end-to-end process for Type 1 Financial Instruments license registration, including preparing necessary documents, internal policies, and setting up sufficient internal structure/governance.
- Work with the global Assets product team to launch products, implement changes, and develop new features that comply with local regulations.
- Collaborate with the banking team to understand existing and new regulations, ensuring our product and setup are compliant.
- Build trust with regulators by managing reporting, responding to information requests, and proactively communicating product changes and notifiable events.
- Stay informed about regulatory changes and provide input to government policy departments on the impact of proposed changes in regulation.
Qualifications
Must Haves:
- Bilingual speaker in Japanese and English (native Japanese speaker)
- Minimum 2 years experience in Type 1 Financial Instruments Business licence business
- Deep understanding of Financial Instruments Business regulation and governance requirements
- Experience in regulation, licensing or payments in a fast-paced professional environment
Good to have:
- Experience in fund transfer service provider business
- Ability to work independently and complete licence applications
- Strong analytical skills with understanding of financial and securities regulations
- Willingness to travel to global offices as needed
Additional Information
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.
If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.
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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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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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.
