AML & Screening Analyst

📋 Description

• Investigate alerts on unusual transactions; review and resolve daily screening alerts.
• Perform risk assessments and escalate cases to Compliance.
• Assess Japanese merchant portfolio for ASF/ISA watchlists and gray-market activity.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses of merchants' compliance risk profiles.
• Propose improvements to internal processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with global teams to align AML and Screening investigations across regions.

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years in AML/CFT or sanctions ops in Japanese finance; L1D investigations.
• Knowledge of Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds and JFSA guidelines.
• Experience handling ASF/ISA watchlists and Kanji/Katakana/Romaji names.
• Strong analytical skills; data-driven risk decisions; high attention to detail.
• Adaptable; able to manage shifting priorities in fast-paced fintech.
• Excellent Japanese (N1) and English communication.
• Proactive team player; owns investigations and seeks reasons behind patterns.
• Continuous improvement mindset; suggest automation or workflow enhancements.
• Experience in Japanese payments/fintech; ACAMS or CAMS-JP a plus.

🎁 Benefits

• Office-first role in Tokyo with in-person collaboration.
• Global teams collaborate to share knowledge.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion commitments.
• Supportive environment to own and grow your career.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing learning.
• Transparent hiring process with timely feedback.