Summary

The Compliance Team works to protect Square, Square customers, and enable safe growth across our ecosystems. We are looking for a Compliance Regulatory Program Manager to partner with the Compliance Lead to support the Compliance Japan Team. Reporting to the Compliance Lead - Japan, you will provide highly skilled support of Compliance activities, risk assessments, legislative reviews and undertake complex projects to support the team. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Policy & Program Development and Management
2. Stay on top of regulatory changes, developments, industry trends and Square roadmaps to drive decisions
3. Organize and manage technical and business projects, by gathering requirements, developing and tracking project milestones, and estimating work efforts
4. Identify and evaluate AML transaction monitoring and local regulatory requirements for new and existing products or features, and create Compliance request document
5. Engage with internal and external team members to improve processes and procedures
6. Help building tactical and scalable solutions for operational teams to manage compliance tasks and risks
7. Design and maintain all relevant documentation and content according to established cadence
8. Manage regulatory/compliance inquiries from relevant internal and external stakeholders and partners
9. Communicate with regulatory bodies, acquirers and network brands when necessary
10. Work with colleagues across Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk, Legal, Policy and business units. 
11. Risk assessments of Japan market

Qualifications

Job Qualifications 

1. Experience in Fin-tech or financial industry, working with compliance/Risk
2. Experience in communicating with local regulatory bodies
3. 3+ years in relevant compliance/legal roles in Japan
4. Knowledge, understanding and applicability of various local laws and regulations to the products and features offered and considered
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Japanese and English
6. Adaptability in an agile and fast-paced environment
7. Ability to execute independently and work with team members of all levels 
8. A mindset to deliver results proactively, resourcefully, and methodically
9. Passion for Square and interest in the technology industry

Optional:

1. Certified attorney (Japan)
2. ACAMS
3. Government license/registration support

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Compliance Knowledge
• Team Collaboration