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Key Responsibilities / Duties:
• Provide compliance advice and support to the ongoing operations and future business development in Japan ensuring adherence to the latest rules, regulations, and regulatory expectations.
• Liaise with regulators in Japan, such as the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA), to ensure compliance with statutory rules and regulations and handle regulatory requests, inquiries, filings/reports, notifications, and onsite examinations.
• Monitor regulatory changes applicable to the Japan business and provide timely advice.
• Review sales and marketing materials, documents and external communication to ensure adherence to applicable statutory rules and regulations and industry best practice.
• Maintain and update Compliance Manual and relevant compliance policies and procedures to ensure business operations and practice are consistent with the latest local regulatory requirements and Group policies.
• Oversee licensing matters, compliance monitoring program and tasks delegated to the Group’s Compliance support teams.
• Provide compliance advice/input on complaints, operational errors, incidents, breaches, and corresponding risk-mitigating actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Provide compliance advice/input on internal and external due diligence requests, and requests for proposal (RFP).
• Review Regulatory Reports including Substantial Shareholders Reports.
• Handle requests from internal and external audits.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs to ensure that all employees are aware of their compliance obligations.
• Provide support to the Head of Compliance, Japan to maintain an effective compliance framework and promote a strong compliance culture.
• Participate in local, regional and/or global compliance initiatives, projects and other ad-hoc compliance duties as assigned.

Work Experience / Knowledge:
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, preferably gained through practical experience in regulatory/business compliance in asset management companies and/or regulatory authorities in Japan

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:
• Extensive knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the asset management industry in Japan
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
• High integrity and excellent work ethics
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and coach team members
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop new skills and knowledge, and adapt to the growing business needs of the Company

Formal Education:
• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Law or related disciplines

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least four days a week, with one day working outside an Invesco office.