This job offer is not available in your country.

Compliance Lead Specialist

MFS Investment ManagementTokyo, Japan

21 days ago

Job description

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better oues, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care andpassion for ourmunity and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

Thepliance Lead Specialist will interact withpliance Department personnel and assigned business units in related regulatory and clientpliance requirements. Trainpliance professionals and key business stakeholders on regulatory and client requirements and support the management of assigned business units by providing guidance and direction to its staff. The role may also involve participation in otherpliance initiatives and projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Manage assigned business partner relationships by attending status meetings, responding to questions,municatingpliance requirements and delivering on stated review turnarounds and standards.
Assist with the research of regulatory issues and provide appropriate advice and guidance to internal stakeholders to assist in achieving and maintainingpliant operations and processes.
Liaise with regulators (FSA / KLFB) as well as self-regulatory bodies in Japan, to ensurepliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to handling of regulatory inquiries, filings, reporting, and examinations.
Review sales and marketing materials, documents and externalmunication to ensurepliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Rmend and draft new guidelines and procedures.
Respond proactively to requests for assistance from the business, research issues, provide advice and influencing skills to ensure that the appropriate solutions are agreed.
Keep abreast of andmunicate changes in regulatory rules, guidelines and interpretations affectingpliance materials.
Keep updated on global regulatory updates and interpretive releases. With senior managers, collaborate with Legal to assess implications of new rules and regulations related to assigned area, apprises others of developments, and rmend courses of action as appropriate.
Providepliance related training to personnel related to areas of responsibility and junior members of the team.
Participate in other projects andpliance initiatives and work with relevant colleagues within the widerpliance team, where required.
Support other global initiatives / functions as required in assigned region.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor ' s degree or equivalent years of experience

5-6+ years ofpliance experience in investment managementpanies, preferably in both discretionary investment management business and investment trust management business, with overall understanding of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the Act on Investment Trusts and Investment Corporations and rules of self-regulatory bodies.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational,munication, customer-service, team working, analytical and problem- solving skills. Must be able to write effectively, and present research, analysis and conclusions in a persuasive manner.

Experience in multi-tasking and able to prioritize according to business need.

Proven ability to develop and foster strong interpersonal relationships and to maintain effective cross-functional teams throughout the organization.

Strong attention to detail is essential.

Good business judgement and the ability to handle challenges while maintaining a professional approach to problem solving.

Fluent in Japanese and excellent written and verbal skills in English.

LI-HYBRID

At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer :

At MFS, we view our employees as family - and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That's why we providepetitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote / onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable toplete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs for assistance.

MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing aplaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference. Job ID MFS-231167

Create a job alert for this search

Specialist • Tokyo, Japan