Monitor, research, and analyze local regulatory changes related to:
Risk management and third-party risk
Digital Operational Resilience (DORA)
NIS2
ERRL (電子帳簿保存法) / JIIMA certification
Qualified Invoice (適格請求書)
Subcontract Act (取適法/改正下請法)
Construction Business Act (建業法)
Contingent Worker Dispatching Act (派遣法)
And others
Assess regulatory impact on Coupa’s product capabilities, data models, workflows, and integrations.
Serve as Coupa’s primary liaison with third-party compliance and advisory partners; validate interpretations and consolidate guidance.
Create and maintain internal documentation, playbooks, and reference materials for regulatory topics.
Present regulatory impacts, options, and recommendations to product leadership and stakeholders.
Translate legal regulatory text into:
Business and functional requirements
Product impact assessments
Clear implementation guidance for Product and Engineering teams
Partner closely with Product Managers to support roadmap planning and prioritization for compliance-driven features.

5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance especially for the Japanese market
Experience working in or with SaaS, FinTech, ERP, or Procure-to-Pay platforms.
Strong understanding of regulatory domains such as e-invoicing, tax compliance, digital reporting, records management, or financial controls.
Proven ability to translate complex regulations into product-ready requirements.
Experience partnering with advisory firms (e.g., Big 4), law firms, or compliance technology providers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous and evolving regulatory landscapes.
Background in Big 4 advisory, compliance, or legal.
Experience supporting compliance programs.
Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, law, or business with a focus on legal and compliance.

Product Management Director

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