Director, Senior Compliance Manager & Chief Compliance Officer, Japan

The Japan Chief Compliance Officer plays an integral role in the AP Compliance team to ensure AllianzGI’s operating entity in Japan comply with the relevant local regulations and global policies of AllianzGI.

What you do

• Manage the Compliance team in Japan.
• Create and maintain local regulatory manuals and procedures to ensure AllianzGI’s compliance with applicable local laws/regulations.
• Implement global compliance framework and policies in Japan, and work with regional/global compliance teams as needed.
• Design and execute local compliance program in Japan, covering business advisory, Code of Ethics monitoring, compliance training and testing.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and provide advice on business implementation.
• Maintain strong business relationship and partnership with the Head of Japan and business stakeholders. Provide practical compliance/regulatory advice on business projects and initiatives.
• Prepare and present (regularly and ad hoc, as needed) compliance reports to the board, senior management and local committees.
• Manage regulatory examinations applicable to AllianzGI in Japan.
• Support legal and corporate secretarial work on an ad-hoc basis, e.g., legal contract review with external counsel support.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within compliance operations and work closely with IT business enablement team and other internal stakeholders to manage the required implementation.

What you bring

• University degree in law, finance, business management or similar qualification.
• 10+ years’ working experience in the financial industry with a focus in asset management, in governance functions such as Legal, Compliance, Risk Management and/or Internal Audit.
• Solid local regulatory knowledge and experienced in dealing with regulators.
• Strong business/product knowledge in the asset management field.
• People management experience preferred, with a strong passion for team development, mentoring, and coaching to drive performance and growth.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration and clear articulation of complex issues.
• Have a strong “change and transformation” mindset and curiosity in exploring technology and innovative solutions to achieve process optimization and efficiency.
• Experience in managing change and transformation projects (in the context of technology/automation for compliance) is highly valued.

Preferred:

• Regulatory knowledge in 1) Investment Trust Management (ITM), 2) Discretionary Investment Management (DIM) and 3) Type II Financial Instruments Business is preferred
• Legal and/or corporate secretarial experience
• AI skills such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, data analytics

What we offer

• Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
• Secure your future: Access to pension, retirement, and/or savings plans as applicable to the work location
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position. If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to [email protected].

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.

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How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

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