Japan Banking and Expansion Lead

About the Position

Japan Banking and Expansion Lead

• Compensation: From JPY 15,000,000 per annum + RSU
• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Type: Full-time

We’re looking for a Japan Expansion Lead to accelerate our expansion plans in Japan and the APAC region. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to grow Wise in the region, allowing millions more potential customers to save money by using our services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily banking operations and expansion plan and execution in Japan.
• Work with the product team for any product launches in the market. You will be one of the product team’s go-to people for regulatory and banking knowledge.
• Manage the licensing process end-to-end: from preparing necessary documents, preparing internal policies, setting up the sufficient internal structure/governance to negotiate and prove our efficiency to obtain a license.
• Understand existing and new regulations, figuring out the best way in which our product and setup are compliant with them. We see regulation as an opportunity, and we want you to help us achieve that vision!
• Manage the relationship with regulators and other important commercial relationships.

Requirements

• Native Japanese speaker residing in Japan with fluency in English
• Extensive experience in regulation, licensing, or payments in a fast-paced professional environment
• 10 years of working experience and about 4 years in the payment market with deep industry knowledge
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex problems
• Experience building relationships with financial institutions and managing regulatory compliance
• Understanding of financial, payments, and FX regulations, with interest in AML/CFT and risk controls
• Ability to work independently and execute projects from start to finish
• Willingness to travel to our global offices as needed

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to choose your own path to success
• Gain international exposure
• Be a part of starting something new by helping launch new Wise products
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

About the Company

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world’s money. For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission, and able to progress in their careers.

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