Japan Operations & Regulatory Strategy Partner

Payoneer Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Payoneer is seeking a Japan Operations Business Partner to bridge Business, Operations, Product, Compliance, and local market stakeholders in Tokyo. You will drive strategic programs from concept through execution, translating regulatory requirements into scalable operational processes and customer journeys.

The role demands a consultative professional who can influence stakeholders, balance customer experience, business growth, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, business transformation, operations strategy, regulatory consulting, financial services, fintech, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the Japanese financial services ecosystem and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience translating business, operational, and regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and program management skills.
• Native or fluent Japanese and business-level English.

Responsibilities

• Voice of the Japan market to influence global decisions.
• Act as the primary Operations partner for Japan with cross-functional teams.
• Lead regulatory and licensing readiness initiatives for Japan.
• Identify and drive solutions for onboarding, servicing, and risk management.
• Represent Japan-specific needs in global programs and roadmaps.
• Engage with regulatory advisors, industry partners, and vendors.
• Drive cross-functional transformation programs from concept to execution.

Skills

Management consulting

Operations strategy

Regulatory consulting

Financial services

Fintech

Stakeholder management

Program management

Japanese language

Job description

Payoneer is seeking a Japan Operations Business Partner to bridge Business, Operations, Product, Compliance, and local market stakeholders in Tokyo. You will drive strategic programs from concept through execution, translating regulatory requirements into scalable operational processes and customer journeys.

The role demands a consultative professional who can influence stakeholders, balance customer experience, business growth, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic market.