Opportunity overview
What you should know
We checked this opportunity from Alpaca. It is listed as Japan.
The work location is Remote - Japan. Employer-stated compensation: Salary not included in the job posting.
Job description
About this role
Alpaca Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of a U.S.-based fintech company and is registered as a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator. We provide API-based securities trading infrastructure and support financial institutions offering U.S. stock trading through order routing to our U.S. broker-dealer group company. To support our rapidly growing business in Japan, we are seeking a bilingual Compliance Associate with business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. In this role, you will support a broad range of compliance and securities back-office functions, while also contributing to operational improvements and new business initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support regulatory filings, reports, and communications with the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Kanto Regional Finance Bureau, the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA), and other regulatory authorities.
- Support and improve internal compliance operations and related processes.
- Perform AML/CFT, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and other compliance-related operational tasks.
- Maintain and update internal policies, procedures, and operational manuals.
Qualifications and requirements
- Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
- At least 3 years of experience in back-office operations at a securities firm in Japan, such as corporate or administrative functions or other related back-office functions.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Ability to adapt to change and embrace new responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Practical experience in compliance.
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Why you may be eligible
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How this listing was checked
- Source status
- Applicant-tracking source confirmed
- Employer or source
- Alpaca
- Source checked
- September 7, 2026
- Application destination
- Employer or official applicant-tracking website
- Work setup and location
- Remote · Remote - Japan
- Who can apply
- Japan · Confirmed by source
- Pay
- Not stated by employer
- Deadline
- Not stated by employer
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