Business Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Hytech, a leading management consulting firm, seeks an experienced Compliance Lead in Hong Kong to own the KYC/AML/CFT framework across fintech products, with emphasis on HK MSO/VASP regulatory requirements.

You will partner with legal/compliance teams, monitor AML activity, manage reporting (STRs), and drive licensing processes while coordinating with regulators and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of compliance and AML experience in fintech, payments, or digital assets.
• Deep understanding of KYC/AML/CFT regulatory frameworks; translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Knowledge of HK MSO/VASP regulations (SFC, Customs & Excise, HKMA) and licensing processes.
• Familiar with FATF Travel Rule as applied to digital assets; experience with regulatory inquiries.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken) and able to draft documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and external partners, staying ahead of regulatory developments to ensure our business remains compliant across all operating markets.
• Partner with internal legal and compliance teams to embed compliance policies into day-to-day operations across business lines.
• Own the end-to-end design and continuous improvement of our KYC / AML / CFT framework across payment, card-issuing, and digital asset products — focusing on HK MSO / VASP requirements and other regional regulations.
• Manage daily AML transaction monitoring, investigate alerts, identify suspicious activity, and oversee STR submissions while maintaining regulator communication.
• Track and report compliance risks, produce updates, and lead internal training and periodic reviews.
• Drive licensing applications — including Hong Kong MSO and VASP licences — coordinating with regulators and stakeholders.

Job description

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services companies. We provide comprehensive consulting solutions, as well as middle- and back-office support, to empower our clients with streamlined operations and cutting-edge strategies.

With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, Hytech has established a strong presence worldwide, with offices in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai and more.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and external partners, staying ahead of regulatory developments to ensure our business remains compliant across all operating markets.
• Partner with our internal legal and compliance teams to embed compliance policies into day-to-day operations across business lines.
• Own the end-to-end design and continuous improvement of our KYC / AML / CFT framework across our payment, card-issuing, and digital asset products — with a focus on Hong Kong MSO / VASP requirements and other regional regulations — and work closely with product teams to embed these requirements into our products and processes.
• Manage daily AML transaction monitoring, investigate alerts, identify suspicious activity, and oversee the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) while maintaining open lines of communication with regulators.
• Track and report on compliance risks across the organisation, produce regular compliance updates, and lead internal training sessions and periodic compliance reviews.
• Drive the preparation of licensing applications — including Hong Kong MSO and VASP licences — managing documentation, coordinating with regulators, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the approval process.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Compliance, or a related field, with at least 8 years of compliance and AML experience gained in fintech, payments, or digital assets.
• Deep understanding of KYC, AML / CFT regulatory frameworks and how they play out in practice — with a track record of turning complex regulatory requirements into clear, workable solutions for product and operations teams.
• Solid knowledge of Hong Kong MSO / VASP regulations (including SFC, Customs & Excise, and HKMA requirements) and other key regulatory regimes; experienced in engaging directly with regulators and comfortable owning the full scope of regulatory inquiries, compliance reviews, and licensing processes.
• Well-versed in FATF standards and the Travel Rule (FATF R.16) as they apply to digital assets; hands-on experience with compliance tools such as Chainalysis or Refinitiv World-Check is a strong plus.
• A natural risk-spotter — you stay on top of the regulatory landscape, flag issues early, and know how to mobilise the right people to get things resolved.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese (written and spoken), with the confidence to draft compliance documentation independently and represent the company in external conversations with regulators and chinese speaking partners.