AML/CFT Officer (Manager / Member)
Background
To respond to tightening AML/CFT regulations in Japan and abroad and growing social responsibility, bitFlyer is enhancing its monitoring frameworks, risk assessments, and internal training. In the rapidly growing crypto asset industry, we are looking for someone to strengthen and advance our AML/CFT framework and drive day-to-day operations and operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Conducting monitoring operations and reporting within the operations division
Analyzing suspicious transactions and preparing documentation for suspicious transaction reports (STRs)
Responding to AML/CFT inquiries from other divisions and group companies
Maintaining internal rules and manuals and proposing improvements
Conducting risk assessments and preparing and updating risk assessment reports
Planning and delivering internal AML/CFT training
Handling matters involving the Financial Services Agency and industry associations (inquiries and requests, report preparation, and inspection responses)
Ongoing customer due diligence (CDD) operations
Screening crypto asset deposits and withdrawals, including Travel Rule compliance
Planning enhancements to transaction monitoring and filtering
Researching relevant laws and regulations and responding to inquiries from authorities and industry associations
Scope of change in duties: After joining, you may be reassigned to any duties designated by the company.
- Required Skills & Experience
■Japanese (native level)
■Work experience at a financial institution such as a crypto asset exchange, securities firm, or bank, including hands-on experience in compliance or AML/CFT-related work (3+ years)- Preferred Skills & Experience
■English (business level)
■Experience handling inspections by the Financial Services Agency or other authorities
■A track record of improving operations in environments where manuals and rules were not yet fully established
■Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating across divisions
■Holders of relevant certifications such as CAMS, CIA, CISA, or the AML/CFT Standard
■Hands-on legal or compliance experience at a Type I financial instruments business operator- Who We Are Looking For
- bitFlyer is a multinational team of professionals, bringing together talented members from around the world. We are looking for people who, regardless of age or nationality, think and act with passion and turn ideas into results. We are fully committed to creating the future of next-generation finance and blockchain.
- Salary
■Expected annual salary: ¥5,000,000–¥10,000,000
※Includes a fixed overtime allowance for 45 hours per month
※Determined based on experience, skills, and most recent annual compensation
■Monthly salary breakdown
Base salary: ¥308,167–¥616,434
Fixed overtime allowance: ¥108,500–¥216,900 (for 45 hours)
※If fixed overtime hours are exceeded, additional premium pay is provided for overtime, late-night, and holiday work
※Performance-based bonuses are paid separately- Working Hours
■Employment type: Full-time (no fixed term)
■Probation period: 6 months (no change in working conditions during probation)
■Working hours: 9:00–18:00 (flextime system; core time 10:00–16:00)
■Break: 60 minutes (provided during working hours)
■Overtime work: Yes
■Measures to prevent passive smoking: No smoking indoors- Holidays & Leave
■Two days off every week (Saturday and Sunday) ※Days off may differ when a shift system applies.
■National holidays
■Year-end and New Year holidays
■Congratulatory and condolence leave
■Maternity leave (pre- and postnatal)
■Childcare leave
■Birthday leave
■Annual paid leave (12 days in the first year)- Benefits
■Commuting allowance
■Full social insurance (health insurance, employees' pension, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance)
■Drinks & food
■Massage service
■Visa acquisition support
■Book purchase program
■Language training program
■Babysitter subsidy program
■Friday social gatherings
■Quarterly social events
■Welcome lunch- Work Location
Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
(Directly connected to Exit 8 of Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line / directly connected via an underground passage to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
※In principle, we currently work on-site at the office.
Scope of change: Any location designated by the company