KYC/KYB Analyst – Japanese Speaker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Address and evaluate all inquiries made by clients concerning the onboarding process for individuals and corporations.

• Organize personal tasks and prioritize items, ensuring timely escalation of significant risks and issues to management.

• Collaborate closely with Front Office, Compliance, Product, and other stakeholders to assist clients and gather supporting documentation for KYC/KYB due diligence.

• Observe, record, and escalate any unusual activities or AML flags.

• Engage in both internal and external training programs associated with AML/CFT and other daily operational requirements.

• Coordinate with team members across the nation and region to promote knowledge sharing.

• Carry out general administrative and ancillary tasks linked to these functions in accordance with business needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Customer Support/KYC/KYB operations/Onboarding/Compliance roles, with a solid understanding of applicable rules and regulations and daily compliance operations.

• Strong knowledge of local laws, directives, regulations, and standards relevant to subject persons, with expertise in forthcoming regulations concerning virtual currency policies being a notable advantage.

• Competent in performing risk assessments, trigger reviews, and enhanced due diligence.

• Familiarity with compliance software such as World-Check, Liquid, Kodex, etc.

• A robust sense of accountability and ownership throughout the entire client onboarding process.

• Understanding various entity types would be beneficial.

• Self-driven, capable of multitasking, and working efficiently under pressure and stress.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on control and effective time management skills.

• Proficiency in English and Japanese is essential for coordinating with international partners and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of additional languages would be advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive company benefits.

• Work-from-home options available (subject to variation based on the business team's work nature).

• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing learning.

• Collaborate with top-notch talent in a user-focused global organization with a flat hierarchy.

• Freedom to innovate in a dynamic work environment.

• Commitment to being an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce.