Compliance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Compliance to strengthen our compliance framework in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements (including HK Custom and SFC’s guidelines), drive a culture of compliance, and support scalable growth across APAC markets. This role is critical in safeguarding our operations and enhancing trust with regulators, partners, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and implement regulatory updates from HK Custom, SFC, and other relevant bodies affecting payment services (e.g., Stored Value Facility (SVF) License requirements).
• Policies & Procedures: Develop, update, and enforce AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, data privacy, and operational compliance policies.
• Risk Management: Conduct compliance risk assessments, gap analyses, and advise on mitigation strategies for new products/markets.
• Training & Culture: Deliver compliance training to staff and foster a company-wide culture of regulatory awareness.
• Advisory: Act as a key advisor to business units on compliance matters for product launches, partnerships, and transactional issues.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit regulatory reports, manage audits/inspections, and liaise with HKMA and external auditors.
• Systems Oversight: Collaborate with Tech teams to enhance automated compliance controls (e.g., transaction monitoring, KYC tools).

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in compliance within banking, payments, fintech, or financial services, with Hong Kong regulatory expertise (MSO/SVFs preferred).
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or related field. ACAMS, AAMLP, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, PEP/sanctions screening, and data privacy laws (e.g., HK PDPO).
• Familiarity with payment systems, cross-border transactions, and card schemes.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business guidance.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Language: Fluent English and Cantonese (Mandarin is a plus).