Bilingual Japanese Client Onboarding & Compliance Analyst

Bilingual Japanese Client Onboarding & Compliance Analyst

Full time | Biz Tek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants | United States

Posted On 07/27/2026

Job Opening

Language Skills Japanese

Location New York, NY

72k - 87k

City New York

State/Province New York

10020

A major global financial institution in New York is seeking a Japanese-English Bilingual Client Onboarding & Compliance Analyst to support its corporate banking clients.

This is a client-facing position serving as a liaison between Japanese corporate clients, relationship managers, and internal KYC/compliance teams. Prior banking experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong bilingual communication, client service, operations, or administrative experience are encouraged to apply.

• Support onboarding of new corporate clients and ongoing KYC reviews.
• Collect and review corporate documents, ownership information, identification documents, and other required materials.
• Communicate documentation and compliance requirements clearly to Japanese corporate clients in both Japanese and English.
• Coordinate with relationship managers, compliance teams, and other internal stakeholders.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation and manage multiple cases to meet deadlines.
• Maintain and update client information in internal systems.
• Respond to client inquiries and help resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Assist with process improvement and other departmental projects.

• Fluent Japanese and English (speaking, reading, and writing) required.
• 1+ year of professional experience.
• Banking, financial services, KYC/AML, client service, operations, or administrative experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML, CIP, CDD, EDD, OFAC, or FinCEN requirements is a plus.

This position requires daily business communication with Japanese corporate clients by phone, email, and virtual meetings. Candidates must be able to conduct these communications professionally in Japanese without interpretation or translation tools.

Please describe in your resume where and how you acquired your Japanese language proficiency (education, work experience, or residence in Japan).

This is a New York City–based hybrid position requiring in-office attendance four days per week. Candidates should currently reside within commuting distance of Manhattan or be prepared to relocate at their own expense before the start date.

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. No visa sponsorship is available.