Japan: Representative Director & Chief Executive Officer
Tokyo
Management – Management /
Hybrid /
Hybrid
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
The Representative Director & Chief Executive Officer will lead the Company’s business in the financial services field, oversee all the Company’s operations & day-to-day activities and will establish a strategy to develop business in compliance with the Japanese laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Liaising with the group executive management and the local authorities for the purpose of the firm’s license application(s).
- Designing, reviewing and revising the Company’s business strategy and objectives.
- Acting as the Company’s liaison to local and national authorities.
- Overseeing and controlling the day-to-day Company’s operations, managing the daily business activities.
- Conducting business monitoring, general finance and budget planning, business reporting as required.
- Promoting, demonstrating and embedding a strong compliance culture.
- Establishing and maintaining business relationships with partners and vendors.
- Acting as key person for the oversight of all outsourcing relationships, including implementation of effective and sustainable controls.
- Overseeing systems and controls to identify and mitigate potential areas of business vulnerability and risks/gaps and develop/implement pragmatic corrective action plans.
- Preparing reports for the Board and/or shareholder, auditors and external state bodies as appropriate.
- Keeping up to date with all relevant regulatory changes as well as evolving best practices, carrying out gap and business impact analysis.
- Managing the Company’s office and a team of professionals in Japan.
Requirements:
- Must have sufficient knowledge with not less than 3 years of experience in the Financial Instruments Business industry, namely with a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator and/or Commodity Derivative Business Operators.
- Must have experience in Japanese retail brokerage markets and understand the business management related provisions of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other relevant regulations.
- Ideally has experience with new license applications and developing and implementing business operations.
- Must be fluent in Japanese and must have a professional command of spoken and written English.
- Must reside in Japan.
- Must not have ever received any specified administrative penalty, punishment or other sanction.
- Must have sufficient knowledge and experience for management.
- Must have sufficient knowledge of compliance and risk control.
- Must have strong leadership skills.
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, where non-routine and/or complex issues are common.
- Must be able to handle complex issues, projects, and processes.
- Must demonstrate strong moral and ethical principles, must be willing to learn, accept accountability, demonstrate initiative and support effective co-operation.
- Must have a strong sense of financial integrity, responsibility and must be able to carry on the regulated activity competently, honestly and fairly.
What you will get in return:
• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
