Compliance Associate Director - Insurance

A global Fortune 500 reinsurance leader is seeking a Compliance Associate Director to support regulatory compliance for its Japan branch. This role works closely with the Head of Compliance to ensure adherence to Japanese insurance regulations and acts as a key delegate on assigned compliance topics. You will play a proactive role in strengthening governance, driving process improvements, and supporting a highly international compliance framework.

• Represent Compliance as a delegate of the Head of Compliance on assigned regulatory and governance topics.
• Propose and support the Japan compliance plan for endorsement by senior leadership.
• Review rules, procedures, and workflow best practices to ensure effective compliance operations.
• Conduct walkthroughs and substantive testing of departmental workflows and internal controls.
• Monitor new regulations and recommend solutions in coordination with the Head of Compliance.
• Drive closure of internal audit findings by coordinating remediation actions with stakeholders.
• Deliver process improvements through stakeholder engagement and structured monitoring reports.
• Support identification of operational risks that could expose the branch to sanctions, complaints, or litigation.
• Coordinate reviews of compliance policies, manuals, and rules with local, regional, and global teams.

• 3+ years in a lead compliance or risk-related role within Financial Services, ideally in insurance or regulatory environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong ability to interpret governing laws and translate regulations into practical internal controls.
• Solid understanding of contract law and its implications for legal documentation.
• Experience coordinating audit remediation and compliance monitoring processes is highly valued.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate compliance issues before they become control gaps.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to secure buy-in for remediation and process improvements.
• Detail-oriented approach with consistent tracking of regulatory obligations.
• Collaborative and confident communicator across departments and regional/global teams.

• Japanese:
  Native level required for documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• English:
  Fluent or business-level proficiency preferred for regional and global collaboration.

• Knowledge of complex accounting and actuarial practices and standards.
• Experience working in multinational compliance environments.

Our client is a purpose-driven global reinsurance company specializing in life and health solutions, expanding access to financial protection worldwide. As a Fortune 500 organization recognized for innovation and collaboration, the firm offers a diverse multinational workplace and strong long-term career growth opportunities in Japan.

• High visibility role supporting senior compliance leadership.
• Opportunity to engage directly with regulatory requirements and audit remediation.
• Branch-wide impact through governance and compliance process improvements.
• Multinational environment with collaborative colleagues across Japan and globally.
• Strong career potential in an organization that values innovation and forward-thinking leadership.