Japan Broker-Dealer Compliance Associate (Japan Based / Japanese Language Required)

Who We Are: Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. Our recent Series D funding round brought our total investment to over $320 million, fueling our ambitious vision. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 9 million brokerage accounts. Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it. Alpaca is proudly backed by top-tier global investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Unbound, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Elefund, and Y Combinator. Our Team Members: We're a dynamic team of 380+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond! We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. Your Role: Alpaca Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of a U.S.-based fintech company and is registered as a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator. We provide API-based securities trading infrastructure and support financial institutions offering U.S. stock trading through order routing to our U.S. broker-dealer group company. We also provide account opening and management services for Financial Instruments Intermediary businesses. To support our rapidly growing business in Japan, we are seeking a bilingual Compliance Associate with business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. In this role, you will support a broad range of compliance and securities back-office functions, while also contributing to operational improvements and new business initiatives. As part of a small, fast-growing team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple functions and take ownership beyond your core responsibilities. We are looking for someone who enjoys identifying challenges, proactively driving improvements, and collaborating with colleagues across the organization. This position works closely with our global teams, providing opportunities to gain international experience in addition to developing expertise in Japan's securities industry. Key Responsibilities: Support regulatory filings, reports, and communications with the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Kanto Regional Finance Bureau, the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA), and other regulatory authorities. Support and improve internal compliance operations and related processes. Perform AML/CFT, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and other compliance-related operational tasks. Maintain and update internal policies, procedures, and operational manuals. Assist in regulatory and risk assessments for new products, services, and business processes. Coordinate internal responses and regulatory reporting for incidents such as system failures. Collaborate with internal departments and global group companies on compliance and operational initiatives. Support internal and external audits and follow-up remediation projects. Assist with the oversight and monitoring of Financial Instruments Intermediary businesses. Provide support for a variety of back-office functions as the business continues to grow. Qualifications (required): Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. At least 3 years of experience in back-office operations at a securities firm in Japan, such as: Compliance Operations Trade Operations / Transaction Management AML/CFT Corporate or administrative functions Or other related back-office functions within a securities firm A proactive mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Ability to adapt to change and embrace new responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Qualifications (preferred): Practical experience in compliance. Experience communicating with the FSA, Regional Finance Bureau, JSDA, or other regulatory authorities. Experience leading operational improvement or process enhancement projects. Interest in fintech and securities trading systems. Holder of the Japan Type I Sales Representative qualification and Internal Control Manager qualifications (If not yet obtained, candidates will be required to acquire them after joining). Experience working in a startup or small team environment. Work Conditions: Full-time employee Standard business hours, with occasional early morning or evening meetings to collaborate with global teams The position is primarily remote, though occasional in-person engagements may be required for meetings with regulatory authorities or clients How We Take Care of You: Competitive Salary & Stock Options Health Benefits New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500 Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Recruitment Privacy Policy