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Compliance Operations Manager, Risk and Compliance Operations

AT Uber
Uber

Compliance Operations Manager, Risk and Compliance Operations

Tokyo, Japan

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing business and fast growing team. As a Risk and Compliance Program Manager in JP Market Ops (Risk and Compliance Ops team) you will be building out the compliance program to proactively mitigate compliance risks as well as support the business for reactive projects.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the identification of known as well as upcoming and emerging compliance risks, taking corrective actions to support the business. This is a highly strategic role, and this person will work closely with Legal, Policy, operation teams in Japan, as well as cross functionally with APAC regional Safety, APAC compliance teams and headquarters-based engineering, product, and process teams.

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What You Will Do

  • Develop & Optimize Processes - Support the with business teams to deliver operational compliance solutions such as advisory on developing policies, processes and SOPs in line with local and international regulations
  • Training - Providing tailored operational compliance trainings to the business for a better understanding of risks applicable to the teams as needed
  • Planning and Reporting - Preparation of the risk/compliance Ops plan including remediation actions, accountability and monitoring the effectiveness
  • Coordinate Execution - Understand the Uber Eats/Grocery and Retail/Direct services, new/ongoing projects and strategy to support the business from the compliance perspective. Identify, track and provide recommendations for remediation plans to ensure compliance risks are addressed and mitigated.Work Cross-functionally with regional and global teams to secure resources, Support the business for product solutions and bring back scalable processes for the Japan Risk & Compliance program.
  • Regulatory Requirements - Build connections with regulatory bodies to confirm compliance requirements, sense-check risk levels and develop operational actions to implement as needed
  • Analytics - Support the Head of Risk and Compliance Ops or the Risk Assessment on an annual basis.
  • Monitor - Monitor the effectiveness of implemented remediation plans to mitigate compliance risks.
  • Strategy - Understand individual market needs while considering holistic direction to choose which projects the team should prioritize to optimize business impact and allocate resources needed.

What You Will Need

  • 3+ years of work experience preferably in compliance/corporate governance/legal setup in the technology space
  • Experience preferably in international organizations
  • Native level Japanese and business level, high fluency in English
  • Strong strategic skills. Insight creation
  • Extremely proactive, self starter mentality with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in an unstructured, fast paced environment
  • Preferred analytical skills or experience in understanding data

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Uber-131253
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program