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Risk & Control Specialist - Ops Oversight & Process Risk

Tokyo 外資系企業 Japanese Corporate Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join a high-impact control team within the operations division of a leading global investment firm. This role focuses on strengthening process risk management, regulatory alignment, and operational risk visibility across Japan and international offices.
  • Support global risk control initiatives across operations functions.
  • Engage in KRI, RCSA, audit coordination & new product reviews.

About Our Client

Our client is a global financial services firm with a strong commitment to risk excellence. The Risk & Control team works closely with operations, compliance, audit, and business units to ensure operational resilience and regulatory readiness across the organization.

Job Description

  • Enhance risk awareness through KRI/KPI monitoring and RCSA uplift.
  • Support management with holistic risk views for decision-making.
  • Coordinate error escalation, root cause analysis, and risk training.
  • Partner with control leads on policies, audit read-across, and risk routines.
  • Maintain documentation for EUC/RPA, escalation, and compliance workflows.
  • Facilitate timely new product approvals and track operational requirements.
  • Deliver internal control updates and syndicate training information.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong knowledge of financial products and operational processes.
  • Business-level English communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and project skills.
  • JSDA Class-1 license required (or willingness to obtain post-hire).



Preferably:

  • Experience in Operational Risk, Control functions, Audit, Compliance etc.
  • Knowledge of risk policies, RCSA frameworks, and operations risk tools

What's on Offer

  • Frontline role in a global operations risk management team.
  • Exposure to international controls, audits, and policy standards.
  • Excellent career visibility and cross-department collaboration.
  • Stable environment with structured development and training paths.
Contact
Carl Iso
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6715570
Phone number
+81 80 4676 4473

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Iso
Consultant phone
+81 80 4676 4473
Job Reference
JN-042025-6715570
Company Type
Japanese Corporate
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.