Technology Risk & Controls, Manager (KP), Jobs in Tokyo - New Job Opening

Job Description

Career Opportunity: Technology Risk & Controls, Manager in Japan | Tokyo (Hybrid) !

■ Technology Risk & Controls, Manager (Japanese & English Bilingual) 

■ Company Overview

Our client is a leading global organization in the insurance and financial services space, known for its strong focus on governance, risk management, and technology-driven innovation. 

Join the Technology Risk & Controls team and play a key role in managing IT risk, regulatory compliance, and governance across Japan operations.

You will work closely with IT, Risk, and Internal Audit teams, ensuring strong control frameworks and supporting business-critical transformation initiatives.

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

● Transformation Risk Management

Monitor Japan’s transformation program, identify risks early, and partner with the CIO to address them

Ensure transparency by communicating delays

Validate governance for IT spending, changes, and overall program execution

● IT Regulatory Compliance

Assess new/updated regulations, identify compliance gaps

Define action plans, assign ownership, and secure leadership approvals

Track progress, identify issues, and escalate where required

Collaborate with Risk teams on emerging regulatory risks

Manage regulatory inquiries, including coordination, data collection, and reporting

● Internal Audit Oversight

Partner with Internal Audit and IT teams to identify and understand issues

Drive action plans ensuring root cause resolution

Monitor progress and escalate critical gaps

● Key Risk Indicators (KRI)

Collect and analyze data to define and track KRIs monthly

Present insights at IT Risk Committee meetings

Investigate issues, identify root causes, and support resolution

● Policy & Governance

Review and enhance IT policies and standards

Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement

Conduct training on updated policies in Japan

Ensure effective implementation across the organization

■ Experience and Qualifications

 ●10+ years in technology risk, governance, IT audit, or SOX (financial industry)

● Bilingual in Japanese & English

● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

● Strong understanding of SOX framework (preferred)

● Experience in application lifecycle risk assessment

● Knowledge of regulatory controls (including Japanese Personal Information Protection Act)

● Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and initiatives simultaneously

● Experience in driving risk awareness across technology teams 

■ Core Skills

 ● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
● Ability to work in ambiguity and define solutions
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
● Strong influencing, negotiation, and collaboration skills
● Ability to prioritize and manage risk based on business impact

■ Good Reasons to Join

●High Business Impact: Work closely with leadership on critical risk and transformation initiatives

● Strong Career Growth: Exposure to governance, audit, and regulatory strategy

● Global Environment: Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams 

■ Work Location

Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid)

Interested or know someone suitable? Let’s connect!

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Limited interview slots available – early applicants preferred   

Details will be provided during the meeting.