Mid Career Governance Risk and Compliance - Long term contract
Mid Career Governance Risk and Compliance - Long term contract
Job type:
Skillhouse Contract
Specialization:
IT Consulting & Strategy
Language Level:
English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860),Japanese Level - Advanced (JLPT Level 1)
Location:
Tokyo
Salary:
¥800,000.00 - ¥1,000,000.00 Monthly
Job Reference:
492732
A Global Financial firm is looking for Mid Career - Governance, Risk & Compliance (Technology) Professional to support and execute technology risk and IT control remediation activities in Japan.
This role is well suited for a candidate with solid hands-on experience in IT risk, IT controls, and remediation, who is looking to broaden exposure to audit, regulatory engagement, and senior stakeholder interaction within a global financial institution.
The position offers strong learning opportunities, structured guidance from senior stakeholders, and visibility across Technology, Information Security, Risk, Audit, and Business teams.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of technology governance frameworks and IT control standards
- Conduct technology and cybersecurity risk identification and assessments across Japan operations
- Execute IT risk assessments, control testing, and remediation tracking, including issue scoping, prioritization, and closure validation
- Work closely with Technology, Information Security, Risk, Audit, and business teams to implement risk mitigation controls
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, including preparation of evidence and follow-up actions
- Assist in defining and maintaining Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and compliance reporting dashboards
Required Skills:
- Minimally 8 years of experience in GRC, IT Risk, or Technology Compliance roles with 3 years’ experience conducting risk assessments, control testing, and gap analysis
Why should you apply:
- Strong exposure to audit, regulatory, and senior stakeholder interactions
- Practical remediation experience in a large, regulated financial institution
- Clear and structured scope - not an ad-hoc support role
- Opportunity to develop toward senior technology risk roles
- Bilingual, global working environment
Company Details:
Headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Hong Kong, London, and New York, it is Japan's largest securities firm, employing approximately 26,000 staff worldwide and offering a full range of equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, and other investment products and services.
Working Hours: 08:40 – 17:40
Workstyle: By principle, it will be 1 day working in office, 4 days working from home (Depending on nature of the job, it will be decided by department head)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Benefits: Social insurance, pension, transportation, etc.
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