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Compliance Manager, MLRO at Allianz Insurance

Compliance Manager, MLRO

Allianz Insurance · JP

3 days ago

Compliance Manager, MLRO

Allianz Insurance · JP

3 days ago
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About the Role

Allianz Partners Japan is expanding its Compliance team to support growth and regulatory changes. This role focuses on identifying risks, closing control gaps, supporting audits, and promoting integrity within the business. You will collaborate with senior leaders, regulators, and auditors, providing challenge and driving tangible outcomes. The position also serves as the MLRO for Ticketguard.

Responsibilities

  • Lead compliance support for in scope Allianz Partners entities, fostering adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal standards.
  • Identify and assess regulatory requirements, risks and emerging trends, and drive mitigation actions in line with Allianz Partners Compliance programs.
  • Steer the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance requirements and Group Standards across jurisdictions, working within the three lines of defense model.
  • Oversee compliance related processes and controls, including contribution to reviews and quality assurance activities, and drive remediation of identified gaps.
  • Support investigations and escalations in alignment with Group Investigation and Compliance teams.
  • Engage with regulators and external stakeholders as required, representing Allianz Partners in a clear, credible and pragmatic manner.
  • Provide compliance input to new and existing business activities, including projects and M&A related matters, in collaboration with Global Practice Groups and the wider Compliance community.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) policies and procedures, in close alignment with Allianz SE Group policies.
  • Oversee due diligence on stakeholders by 1st LoD, transactional monitoring and act as an escalation point for 1st LoD for suspicious transactions, including submission of the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory filings as required to the relevant authorities.
  • Design, organize and conduct trainings on AML/CTF regulations and compliance processes, including to the members of the board of directors per regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CTF laws, regulations, and best practices, and oversee implementation of required compliance measures as a part of regulatory change monitoring.
  • Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics and cloud-based tools, using insight responsibly and in line with our standards for data governance, security and ethical use.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in regulatory compliance and risk management within a highly regulated environment, ideally financial services or insurance.
  • A proven track record of delivering audit, assurance or remediation outcomes, including closing control gaps under time and stakeholder pressure.
  • Confidence operating at senior levels of the organization, with the ability to influence, challenge and advise effectively.
  • Sound understanding of international compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g. insurance law, financial crime, conduct related regulation).
  • Comprehensive experience in all compliance assigned risk areas, specifically in Economic Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering, and Counter-Terrorist Financing within the financial services sector, along with familiarity with screening tools and risk management practices.
  • A pragmatic, hands on mindset — comfortable moving from analysis to execution when needed.
  • Strong analytical, judgement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in international, matrixed environments and collaborating across geographies.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.

Skills

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Machine learning
  • Data analytics
  • Cloud-based tools
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
  • Screening tools
  • Risk management practices

Location

  • Japan

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • Permanent

Experience Level

  • Professional
  • Non-Executive

Education Level

  • A relevant university degree (e.g. Law, Finance, Economics or similar) and/or equivalent professional experience
  • Compliance or AML certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) preferred

Benefits

  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • Global environment with international mobility and career progression
  • Health and wellbeing programs
  • Flexibility for better work-life balance

About the Company

  • Allianz Partners Japan is strengthening its Compliance capability at a critical point of growth and regulatory change.
  • Allianz Partners does not accept unsolicited CVs or approaches from agencies. We only work with partners on our approved supplier list, under contract.