About the Point72 Compliance team:

The Point72 Compliance department is an industry-leading team of compliance professionals who support global investment and trading activities by establishing and enforcing the Firm’s compliance policies, providing real-time advice, and conducting pre and post trade surveillance. Our team is essential to Point72’s success and we provide mentorship, a growth path, and the opportunity for a long-term career with us.

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a Compliance Officer – Japan to join our team. In this role, you will:

• Provide ongoing guidance regarding the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and Firm policies applicable to the Tokyo office; help improve and refine internal policies and procedures
• Provide ongoing guidance to investment professionals and back-office personnel
• Closely monitor trading and operational activities according to applicable laws, regulations, and policies
• Monitor employee personal trading activities
• Provide compliance training to all new hires and Firm personnel as needed
• Work closely with compliance officers in other regions to enforce consistent expectations and messaging Firm-wide. and to promote the Firm’s culture of excellence and integrity

Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to trade, control room, research, surveillance and/or regulatory compliance programs required
• Native Japanese (reading, writing and spoken) and fluent English (reading, writing and spoken) language skills
• Current knowledge of Japanese regulatory requirements including the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law regime
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally with regulators and outside counsel
• Excellent judgment and the ability to provide time-sensitive guidance confidently and decisively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people:

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. We want you to concentrate on success and leave the rest to us. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully paid health care benefits
• Hybrid work model which provides increased flexibility
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match, and more

About Point72

Point72 is a global hedge fund that uses discretionary long/short, macro, and systematic strategies to invest in countries spanning four continents. We look for people who want to build a career with us—people who want to innovate, experiment, and be the best at what they do—while adhering to the highest ethical standards.