AVP Compliance -Bank Trustee

Talent Axis Management Consulting Group Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Axis Management Consulting Group Limited in Hong Kong seeks an AVP of Compliance - Bank Trustee to lead trust compliance, governance, and risk management. You will shape the compliance framework, advise leadership, and coordinate with regulators, lawyers, and stakeholders to uphold fiduciary duties across the organization. The role reports to the Legal and Compliance Department in Central and Western District.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated compliance or legal experience in trustee or private banking.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Business, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Deep understanding of trust compliance, fiduciary duties, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trust compliance and governance across the business.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks and controls for trust services.
• Provide strategic compliance advice to business units on regulatory and fiduciary matters.
• Coordinate with regulators, legal advisors, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Fiduciary duties

Governance

Cross-border coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

We are looking for a strategic AVP of Compliance -Bank Trustee to steer the compliance framework for a prominent trustee institution in Hong Kong. This is your opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role, partnering directly with senior management to navigate complex fiduciary risks and drive robust governance.

Key responsibilities

Shape Strategy: Lead the oversight of trust and delegated services, ensuring rigorous alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Build Frameworks: Drive the development and implementation of robust compliance frameworks, product governance, and control mechanisms for our trust business.Provide Expert Counsel: Deliver strategic, commercially minded compliance advice to business units on complex legal, regulatory, and fiduciary matters.

Be the External Face: Coordinate and communicate proactively with external regulators, legal advisors, and third-party stakeholders.

Champion Continuous Improvement: Own key compliance initiatives, review documentation, and drive enhancement in compliance governance across projects.

Empower the Team: Develop and deliver tailored compliance training programs to upskill trust business units.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 5 years of dedicated compliance or legal experience gained within a trustee, private banking, or related financial services environment.

Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Business, Finance, or related disciplines

Deep Expertise: Exceptional understanding of trust compliance, fiduciary duties, regulatory frameworks, and compliance risk management.

Communication Skills: Fully fluent in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua (both written and verbal) to effectively manage cross-border stakeholders.

Manager, Legal and Compliance Department

Central and Western District, HK