Compliance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hong Kong.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary compliance representative for Hong Kong.

• Oversee the maintenance of the MSO licence and spearhead all communications with the Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department (CED), JFIU, and other regulatory bodies.

• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and the renewal of licenses.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with regulators and banking partners.

• Ensure that all regulatory reports are accurate and submitted by the required deadlines.

• Take ownership of the Hong Kong AML/CTF framework, ensuring it aligns with global standards.

• Conduct comprehensive enterprise AML risk assessments.

• Supervise onboarding processes, KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanctions controls.

• Act as the MLRO where applicable.

• Drive ongoing enhancements in financial crime controls through automation and AI technologies.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Product, and Operations teams to facilitate business growth while maintaining an appropriate risk appetite.

• Provide practical, risk-based guidance instead of merely identifying issues.

• Support the launch of new products, payment corridors, and strategic banking partnerships.

• Engage in governance forums and represent Compliance in high-level business discussions.

• Take responsibility for projects from inception to implementation.

• Achieve agreed objectives with minimal oversight.

• Proactively escalate risks along with actionable recommendations.

• Effectively manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

• Positively contribute to the broader Global AML leadership team.

• Communicate confidently with regulators, banks, payment partners, and senior stakeholders.

• Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance.

• Create clear written policies, committee papers, and regulatory submissions.

• Provide engaging compliance training to regional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in financial services, fintech, or payments.

• Extensive experience working within the Hong Kong AML regulatory framework.

• Direct experience collaborating with regulators and banking partners.

• Strong understanding of MSO licensing requirements.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.

• Demonstrated track record of independently delivering projects.

• Capacity to work swiftly while managing multiple priorities concurrently.

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced fintech environment.

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance regulatory demands with business goals.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (both spoken and written).

• Cantonese language skills are highly desirable.

• CAMS, ICA Diploma, or equivalent professional qualification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and incentive framework.

• A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and influences product direction.

• Flexibility in working arrangements and continuous support for professional development.