Trust Bank Audit Manager (Tokyo)

Job Description

Trust Bank Audit Manager – Governance & Controls

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted on: November 19, 2025
Employment Type: Full Time

Position

Full-time internal audit position within the trust banking division of a global financial group. Focus on evaluating and improving audit processes, supporting internal controls, and driving governance excellence.

Job Description

The Audit Manager will:

• Lead annual risk assessments
• Develop and execute audit plans for services including custody, pensions, and securities proxy operations
• Evaluate governance frameworks, AML practices, operational and IT risk
• Propose enhancements to audit methodologies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to build a strong audit culture
• Ensure compliance with international regulations

Requirements

• Proven experience in auditing trust banking services, or second-line functions such as legal, compliance, IT planning, risk, or trust product due diligence
• Strong understanding of governance, operational controls, and regulatory risk
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Japanese fluency required; English proficiency preferred

Working Hours

• Standard full-time hours (details disclosed during interview)

Compensation

• Competitive, based on experience

Benefits

• Lead improvements in internal audit systems
• Engage with executive-level departments
• Career development opportunities into senior audit leadership

Company Info

Top-tier financial group providing trust banking, custody, pension, and real estate services. Internal audit team operates independently to ensure high-quality internal controls aligned with global standards.