Senior Risk ＆ Governance Manager or Head of Operations

Risk Management ＆ Internal Controls • Develop and implement an enterprise risk management （ERM） framework addressing project, financial, and reputational risks. • Lead remediation of internal control weaknesses, especially around procurement, financial reporting, and cash handling. • Ensure consistent application of investor－mandated financial and operational controls across subsidiaries and project companies. • Conduct periodic audits and compliance reviews; establish escalation protocols for breaches. Governance, Compliance ＆ Policy Administration • Implement and monitor corporate governance policies and investor－mandated standards across business functions. • Localize and enforce policies related to finance, procurement, HR, ESG, and code of conduct to align with both Japanese regulations and international investor expectations. • Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance under Japanese law, including METI rules, tax filings, corporate disclosures, and FIP－related obligations. • Maintain all governance documentation, board minutes, and shareholder communications. Strategic Support to CEO ＆ Leadership • Act as an internal chief of staff to the CEO on policy enforcement, cross－functional accountability, and investor－facing governance matters. • Drive execution of internal governance upgrades as part of Series B commitments and support future institutional funding readiness. • Lead communication with local and global stakeholders on governance performance and risk matters. Operational Oversight ＆ People Enablement • Roll out investor－required training and compliance programs for employees and contractors. • Oversee SOP implementation and policy adherence across project lifecycle stages. • Coordinate with project, legal, and finance teams to ensure risk and governance standards are applied consistently.