Licensing & Operations Specialist, Japan
Job Summary
Job Description
Binance, a leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, seeks a motivated Licensing & Operations Specialist for its Japan entity. This mission-critical role involves contributing to the successful listing of new crypto assets, developing and launching innovative products, and resolving operational issues to maintain the quality and integrity of the exchange platform. Responsibilities include driving implementation tasks for new product and service launches, coordinating across teams, defining business requirements, and designing operational workflows aligned with Japanese regulations. The specialist will also lead the preparation of initial drafts for token listings, support regulatory negotiations and filings, conduct due diligence, and manage post-listing monitoring. Additionally, the role involves proactive issue identification, analysis, resolution, leading investigations, and driving continuous improvement in operational processes and user experience. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of crypto assets and blockchain fundamentals, strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
Must have:
- Understanding of crypto assets and blockchain fundamentals
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Business-level Japanese and English proficiency
- Ability to read and understand Japanese crypto regulations
Good to have:
- Familiarity with Japan's crypto asset exchange legal framework
- Knowledge of derivatives or other financial products
- Understanding of global crypto, DeFi, and Web3 regulatory developments
Perks:
- Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work-from-home arrangement
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Job Details
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable professional to join our Licensing & Operations team in the Japan entity at a globally leading crypto asset exchange.
This role is mission-critical. You will contribute directly to the successful listing of new crypto assets, the development and launch of innovative products and services, and the resolution of operational issues that impact the quality and integrity of our exchange platform.
As part of the Licensing & Operations department, your responsibilities go far beyond traditional back-office tasks. You will be deeply involved in initiatives that ensure our local exchange operates legally, securely, and efficiently in Japan. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Customer Support, KYC/Compliance, Legal, IT Security, Product, and Engineering to support and optimize end-to-end service delivery.
Responsibilities
- New Product & Service Launches:
- Drive implementation-level tasks and coordination across teams.
- Support strategic direction and ensure alignment with overall exchange operations.
- Define and document business requirements for new offerings.
- Work with product and engineering teams during development and testing phases.
- Design and implement operational workflows that align with internal policies and applicable Japanese regulations.
- Token Listings:
- Act as the primary lead in the preparation of initial drafts, gathering inputs from teams, and drive internal sign-offs.
- Support strategic alignment and final regulatory negotiations as well as support final deliverables for regulatory accuracy.
- Support due diligence and risk assessment on crypto assets for listing.
- Prepare documentation and manage listing review by regulators, including the submission of regulatory-required filings.
- Manage communication and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of listing projects.
- Conduct the post-listing monitoring of tokens listed in Binance Japan.
- Issue Resolution & Operational Excellence:
- Proactively monitor and handle daily issue identification, analysis and resolution, with teams who escalate the issues.
- Support complex escalations, prioritize improvements across exchange-wide systems.
- Lead investigations into operational issues and identify root causes.
- Coordinate response plans and implement preventive or corrective measures.
- Drive continuous improvement in operational processes, service delivery, and user experience.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of crypto assets and blockchain fundamentals, including tokenomics, consensus mechanisms, and ecosystem trends.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience creating high-quality materials for internal or external audiences.
- Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. You're required to read and understand the laws and regulations on crypto in Japan.
- Prior experience in financial services, fintech, or crypto-related businesses is a plus.
Good to have
- Familiarity with Japan’s legal and regulatory frameworks for crypto asset exchanges, including: Payment Services Act (資金決済に関する法律), Crypto Assets (暗号資産交換業), Electronic Payment Instruments (電子決済手段取扱業) for stable coins and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (金融商品取引法).
- Strong knowledge for future offerings involving derivatives or other financial products.
- Understanding of global regulatory developments in crypto, DeFi, and Web3 innovation.
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
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About The Company
Binance is the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a product suite that includes the world's largest digital asset exchange and much more.
Trusted by over 200 millions of users worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users, and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more.
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