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Compliance, Asset Management Compliance, Vice President, Tokyo

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

Legal
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Posted on Jan 28, 2026

GLOBAL COMPLIANCE

Global Compliance is a critical independent control function, serving as the firm's second line of defense. It proactively prevents, detects, and mitigates compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks through a robust enterprise-wide risk management program. This involves assessing risks, monitoring regulatory changes, designing and implementing controls, policies, and training, conducting independent testing, and leading responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations. Our diverse team values sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability to an evolving regulatory landscape.

Job Description:

This role is within the Asset Management Compliance team (AMC) in Tokyo, supporting the firm's global Asset Management business. Asset Management provides innovative investment solutions and dedicated client service to a diverse global client base, ranging from retail to financial institutions and intermediaries, helping them navigate markets and achieve their unique investment goals.

As a Compliance member, you will be an integral part of the AMC, providing critical daily advice and guidance on portfolio management, investing, fundraising, regulatory requirements, and reputational risk. You will collaborate extensively with various business lines and control functions, including Portfolio Management, Investing Teams, Sales/Marketing, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit. A strong interest in AM's business model and operational processes is essential.

Key Attributes & Skills:

  • Proactive team player with a strong sense of urgency and collaborative spirit.
  • Foundational understanding of financial industry.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure, demonstrating a positive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach
  • Adept at working both independently and as part of a dynamic team
  • Exceptional multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on practical implementation.
  • Generalist mindset, comfortable with issue-spotting, engaging subject matter experts, and driving resolution.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, or the Financial Services industry, preferably within Asset Management, is preferred.
  • Fluent in Japanese (written and spoken) and business-level English.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Superior communication (oral and written), analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Strong judgment and ethical compass.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.