Compliance Operations Specialist, JP

The Compliance Operations Specialist at Block's Tokyo office is integral to the Compliance Operations team, focusing on regulatory, payment network, and partnership requirements. This role involves monitoring and investigating compliance concerns such as anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud, prohibited business activities, and violations of Square's Merchant User Agreement. The position is fully remote within Japan.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and investigating compliance-related alerts, analyzing merchant transaction activities to identify suspicious behavior, conducting AML, fraud, and sanctions investigations, and performing customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. The specialist will also document findings, make risk-based recommendations, conduct public record research, interact with merchants in both Japanese and English, and ensure compliance activities align with applicable requirements.

Candidates should have professional fluency in Japanese and English, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and at least three years in compliance operations, transaction monitoring, AML investigations, fraud investigations, risk management, or policy implementation within a financial institution, payment service provider, fintech company, or regulated financial services organization. A strong understanding of Japanese financial crime compliance requirements, including CDD, KYC, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity investigations, is essential.

While specific compensation details are not disclosed, Block offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning options.

Block is committed to building an inclusive economy and strives to create a diverse and equitable workplace. The company values employees who are passionate about technology and its role in financial services, offering opportunities for growth and development within the organization.