Integrity Risk International Appoints Kengo Kijima, Former Executive Officer of Japan Post Bank, as Representative Director and Country Manager for Japan
Integrity Risk International (IntegrityRisk) announced the appointment of Kengo Kijima as Representative Director and Country Manager for its Japan operations.
Mr. Kijima brings over 30 years of extensive experience in compliance across the financial services industry in Japan, the United States, and Asia. He previously served as Executive Officer and Head of Compliance for the Investment and Financing Division at Japan Post Bank and has held various senior roles across the Japan Post Bank Group. In addition, he has led the development of compliance and AML frameworks, as well as the enhancement of investigative functions, at global investment banks across Japan, the United States, and Asia.
Through this appointment, IntegrityRisk aims to strengthen its business foundation in Japan while further advancing its growth strategy across the Asia-Pacific region, and to establish a framework to support clients in making outbound investments from Japan.
“Kengo brings deep compliance expertise and a strong track record across major financial institutions and private equity firm,” said Jim McWeeney, CEO of IntegrityRisk. ”We are confident that he will play a key role in driving our growth in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region.”
Iain Johnston, APAC Region Head commented, “Japan is a strategically important market for us, and under Kengo’s leadership, we expect to further expand our business and enhance the value we deliver to our clients.”
“I am honored to join Integrity Risk International and contribute to advancing our growth strategy in Japan,” said Mr. Kijima. “Leveraging my experience, I look forward to providing high-quality, specialized support tailored to client needs in the fields of compliance and intelligence, particularly in investment and financing.”
Mr. Kijima’s appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to the Japanese market. We look forward to expanding our local footprint and delivering the high-touch, expert-led solutions our clients rely on. Please join us in welcoming Kengo to the team.