The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Description
This role supports the Head of Compliance and DPO for Japan and is part of the Compliance function in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, based at the Apex Japan office. The primary responsibility is to assist in ensuring that all activities conducted by Apex Japan adhere to local regulatory and statutory requirements, as well as Apex Group’s policies.

The Senior/Compliance Officer will contribute to the implementation of compliance procedures, conduct monitoring and testing of business operations, prepare compliance reports, and foster compliance awareness throughout the organization in alignment with Apex’s standards. Additionally, there will be opportunities to assist the Regional Compliance Team in APAC with broader compliance initiatives.

Job specification
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of compliance duties and tasks including:
Local Tasks:

• Assist in ensuring that Apex Japan practices are fully compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

• Support the Head of Compliance as a liaison with local regulatory bodies and financial intelligence units.

• Assist with managing regulatory risks, including AML and terrorist financing. Provide advice on AML due diligence, PEP, and sanction checks for client and investor files and related matters.

• Conduct local regulatory analysis and assist with assessing the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on Apex Japan’s practices.

• Assist with regular review and updates to the Apex Japan Compliance Monitoring Programme and controls to ensure alignment with statutory and regulatory obligations.

• Support the implementation and follow-up of recommendations made by internal/external audits and regulators concerning compliance risks and remediation.

• Provide support for Data Protection and AML tasks as required.

• Ensure adequate compliance awareness and training, in line with Apex Group and local legal and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare compliance reports for the Board and Group Compliance as appropriate.

• Attend other tasks as assigned.

Regional Tasks:

• Assist in implementing and enforcing the Apex Global Compliance framework in APAC, working with stakeholders regionally and globally on matters relating to Japan.

• Support alignment of Compliance practices with current and newly acquired entities.

Skills Required:

• 5+ years of solid experience in Compliance, preferably with reference to Apex Japan’s businesses.

• Recognized Compliance, Legal, Governance, or Risk qualification (or equivalent) is preferred.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Japanese is essential, with strong communication skills in both languages. This role involves daily communication with Japanese and English speakers and understanding local business and multinational cultures will be a key success factor.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage and establish relationships internally and externally with stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of financial services regulation and AML guidelines, preferably relevant to Apex’s businesses.

• Reliable, adaptable, motivated, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Proactive achiever who can drive results.

• Organized and self-disciplined, with excellent problem-solving skills. Able to think creatively for both routine and non-routine tasks.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while also able to guide and support junior team members.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing large global business.

• Room to grow for regional role.

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.

• Training and development opportunities.

Additional information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications, and experiences.
We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.
For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

Personal data provided by job applicant(s) will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within and out of country for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant(s) constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for his/her personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside country for the purpose of this recruitment.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.