APAC Regulatory Project Lead for OTC Derivatives Reporting

Ambition; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a highly experienced Regulatory Project Manager to lead a major APAC transformation focusing on an OTC derivatives platform rewrite. You will bridge Regulatory Compliance, Front Office, and Technology to deliver multi-jurisdiction reporting changes.

The role requires 5+ years in regulatory reporting within capital markets, deep knowledge of APAC regimes, and proven experience managing large-scale migrations in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Regulatory Reporting / Transaction Reporting within Capital Markets.
• Strong understanding of OTC Derivatives and front-to-back office applications (e.g., Murex, Calypso, Orchestrate, Finestra Summit).
• In-depth knowledge of APAC reporting regimes (HKMA, MAS, ASIC, JFSA, KRX) and global harmonization efforts.
• Experience documenting BRD/FRD, managing UAT, and ensuring sign-offs.
• Experience delivering change in an Agile environment is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of global OTC derivatives reporting harmonization and rewrite programs. Align APAC regional requirements with global frameworks.
• Act as product owner/change manager for trade and transaction regulatory reporting; drive initiatives with APAC regulators.
• Oversee monthly governance, steering committees, and working groups; manage relationships with regulators, Risk/Legal, and Global Markets heads.
• Lead local regulatory reporting for HKMA and MAS; identify and execute process improvements for trade repositories, back-loading, and remediation.
• Lead regional projects connecting front office and capital markets operations across Asia.
• Compile and review regulatory surveys and participate in industry meetings to stay ahead of market changes.

Skills

Regulatory Reporting

OTC Derivatives

APAC regulatory regimes

BRD/FRD/UAT

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Tools

Murex

Calypso

Orchestrate

Finestra Summit

Job description

Ambition is seeking a highly experienced Regulatory Project Manager to lead a major APAC transformation focusing on an OTC derivatives platform rewrite. You will bridge Regulatory Compliance, Front Office, and Technology to deliver multi-jurisdiction reporting changes.

The role requires 5+ years in regulatory reporting within capital markets, deep knowledge of APAC regimes, and proven experience managing large-scale migrations in an Agile environment.