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Hong Kong

Group Head of Compliance, Expanding Fintech

Our client is an expanding Fintech business currently looking to hire a Group Head of Compliance to be based in Hong Kong.  As part of their expansion plan, they need a seasoned compliance individual with a strong grasp on local and regional regulatory requirements.

 

Please contact Venus Ip on 6380 0256 or email your CV directly in word format with job reference no. Jo0000004159 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 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 a team/a financial services organization.
  • Prior regulatory experience from an Investment Banking/Sales and Trading environment is essential.
  • Proven experience in dealing with regulators in the region, as well as establishing compliance framework is essential.
  • Good understanding of AML legislations, data protection and regulatory needs in region is highly preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing, and growing organization required.
  • Any prior knowledge or working experience from a Fintech business as big advantage.