Location: Tokyo, Japan

AP Capital is a diversified global investment firm trading across equities, commodities, FX, and fixed income (bonds, credit, and rates). We employ market-neutral strategies to reduce volatility and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns, with an expanding presence in frontier markets.

We are looking for a Compliance Officer based in Tokyo — ideally candidates with prior experience working with or within Japanese banks or financial institutions, who can help us strengthen our local presence and relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures for the firm’s trading operations.
• Monitor and report on regulatory compliance to senior management.
• Manage license applications, filings, inspections, and audits with Japanese regulators.
• Stay up to date on changes in local regulations and provide compliance guidance to management.
• Conduct compliance training and awareness sessions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Japanese regulators, exchanges, and banks.
• Investigate and address compliance-related issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant compliance experience, ideally within Japan’s banking or securities industry.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese Securities, Asset Management, and FX/Digital Asset regulations.
• Experience with regulatory submissions to the Japanese FSA or similar bodies is a plus.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English.
• Independent, proactive, and comfortable working in a startup-style environment.
• Preferred: Candidates with direct work experience or established relationships with banks in Japan.