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Hong Kong

Group Head of Compliance

Our client is a new and fast growing Fintech business currently looking to hire a Group Head of Compliance based in Hong Kong.  This is a newly created role for the growing needs of the business and needs a seasoned individual with a strong grasp on local and regional regulatory requirements.

 

Please contact Devi Kumar or email your CV directly in word format to hkcareers@theedgepartnership.com

  

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for the organization’s Compliance framework and lead a small team across multiple locations.
  • Develop policies procedures, solutions and lead any remediation of compliance gaps to completion.
  • Take ownership of licensing matters for the business, working with various regulators on issuance, renewals etc
  • Proactively identify gaps in control environments and risk profiles for the business.
  • Have a strong  understanding of applicable regulations, industry standards and possible compliance issues in a financial services organization.
  • Deploy programs, resources, tools and creative solutions to simplify the understanding of key compliance risks and create needed focus to mitigate/manage them.
  • Regularly conduct environmental scans, canvassing internal and external sources (Legal, Litigation, Client Management, Regulatory, Industry fines) to anticipate and stay informed of changes in the dynamic compliance and regulatory environment impacting the business.
  • Contribute your thought leadership and collaboration to the Compliance Executive Committee and the broader compliance community.

Role requirements

  • A relevant degree ideally in Law or Finance with over 15+ years of experience in managing and growing compliance function in a financial services organization.
  • Strong understanding of AML legislations, data protection and regulatory needs in region.
  • Prior experience in licensing matters gained from an Investment Banking environment essential.
  • Proven experience in dealing with regulators in the region, as well as establishing compliance framework essential.
  • A strong knowledge of Financial services organization and/or working experience in a financial trading environment.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing and growing organization required.
  • Must possess excellent presentation and communication skills. Ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders as well as leading industry forums essential.
  • Any prior knowledge or working experience from a Fintech business as big advantage.