APAC Compliance Associate — Hong Kong

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares, a leading global asset management firm, is seeking an Associate for its APAC Compliance team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on day-to-day regulatory and compliance activities with global and regional collaboration.

The successful candidate will support Hong Kong licensing, CPT, and ethics compliance, while tracking regulatory developments and coordinating with cross-regional teams. Excellent English and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; JD or advanced degree considered a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of compliance experience in a regulated financial institution.
• Strong understanding of the Hong Kong regulatory framework for investment advisory and asset management activities.
• Hands-on experience in code of ethics compliance, SFC licensing, CPT requirements, regulatory reporting, AML/CFT, and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in US (SEC and FINRA) and other APAC jurisdictions is an advantage.
• Self-motivated with ownership and accountability; able to work independently.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent English communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the compliance programme in Hong Kong, including licensing matters, fit and proper assessments, CPT status, and personal account dealing, outside business activities, gifts and entertainment checks.
• Undertake compliance control functions and implement recurring monitoring, including development of trackers and reports for internal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare regulatory filings and reporting, including licensing applications, notifications, annual returns, and regulatory surveys.
• Track, analyse, and communicate regulatory developments and enforcement actions relevant to Ares’ activities.
• Support and assist with coordination of general compliance matters in North Asia ex Japan.
• Assist with other strategic and ad-hoc compliance initiatives as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree

Job description

Ares, a leading global asset management firm, is seeking an Associate for its APAC Compliance team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on day-to-day regulatory and compliance activities with global and regional collaboration.

The successful candidate will support Hong Kong licensing, CPT, and ethics compliance, while tracking regulatory developments and coordinating with cross-regional teams. Excellent English and meticulous attention to detail are essential.