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SALASUNGO is a boutique executive search firm operating across Europe and Asia. We specialize in highly sensitive and regulated domains including Legal, Financial Crime, Compliance, Risk and Technology - supporting leading consulting firms, financial institutions and advisory organizations worldwide.

With deep market insight, discretion and a hands-on approach, we help our clients build critical capabilities where trust, integrity and regulatory credibility are essential.

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The Role

Our client — a global leader in audit, forensic and risk advisory - is seeking a Lead Anti-Fraud & Compliance Investigator to join their growing Tokyo practice.

This role sits at the intersection of forensic investigations, regulatory risk and cross-border financial integrity. While the operational focus is Japan, the role is tightly connected to regional and global teams, particularly in Singapore, which serves as the firm’s APAC coordination hub.

You will lead complex investigations involving high-risk entities, offshore structures and cross-border financial flows, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and regulators.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex forensic and compliance investigations involving high-risk entities, financial misconduct and regulatory breaches

• Conduct in-depth forensic financial analysis across corporate, banking and offshore structures

• Investigate fraud, corruption, AML breaches and sanctions-related risks

• Collaborate closely with legal, compliance, audit and risk teams across Japan and APAC

• Interface with senior client stakeholders and, where required, regulatory or enforcement bodies

• Translate investigative findings into clear risk, governance and remediation recommendations

• Contribute to the development of fraud prevention, AML and compliance frameworks

• Mentor junior investigators and support knowledge-sharing across teams

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What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in forensic investigations, compliance, audit or financial crime (ideally within a Big 4 firm, financial institution or specialist advisory)

• Strong expertise in AML, KYC, anti-corruption and regulatory frameworks

• Proven experience in cross-border investigations and complex financial structures

• Excellent analytical and investigative mindset with high attention to detail

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Fluency in Japanese is mandatory (professional business level), English proficiency required

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Preferred Certifications

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

• ICA qualifications (International Compliance Association)

• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

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What’s In It For You 🌟

• High-impact investigative role with strategic visibility

• Exposure to complex cross-border cases across Japan and APAC

• Close collaboration with regional teams, particularly Singapore

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus

• Premium office location in central Tokyo

• Ongoing professional development and certification support

• International, collaborative and high-caliber team environment