Chief Compliance Officer

HR Plus; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Plus seeks a seasoned Chief Compliance Officer to lead the implementation and updating of the firm's compliance program. You will oversee policy development, training, and risk mitigation across senior management and employees.

The role requires deep expertise in anti-corruption laws, sanctions, and cross-border operations in Asia, with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style and close partnership with legal and internal audit teams.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in the compliance field.
• Knowledge of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and other anti-corruption laws in Asia.
• Experience working in markets in Asia on compliance issues.
• Hands-on approach; directs change while maintaining operating effectiveness.
• Collaborative business partner to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain a robust corporate compliance program, including the Code of Conduct and all necessary policies, programs, and training covering the senior management and employees.
• Provide compliance advice and oversight for the Group business, including acquisitions, expansions, green field projects, and business activities in foreign countries.
• Develop strong relationships with legal, financial compliance and internal audit functions to ensure appropriate compliance programs and controls are in place to mitigate risk of non-compliance, sanctions, and other regulations.
• Maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls that reflect the Groups business processes and goals.
• Ensure programs align with global regulations (anti-corruption laws, OFAC, sanctions) and promote ethical business practices.

Skills

Risk management

Policy development

Training & awareness

Regulatory liaison

Communication with execs

Cross-border compliance

Education

Law degree

Job description

The ideal candidate will lead the implementation and updating of the firms compliance program, including risk identification and mitigation policies and procedures.

The Chief Compliance Officer will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and maintaining a robust corporate compliance program, including the Code of Conduct and all necessary policies, programs, and training covering the senior management and employees.
• Providing compliance advice and oversight for the Group business, including acquisitions, expansions, green field projects, and business activities in foreign countries.
• Developing strong relationships with legal, financial compliance and internal audit functions, in order to ensure that appropriate compliance programs and controls are in place to mitigate the risk of compliance failure such as the violation of anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, OFAC, and other global regulations.

The main objective of the CCO will be to continually maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls that are comprehensive, robust, current, and reflect the Groups business processes and goals.

Requirement of the role:

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in the compliance field.
• Knowledge of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and other anti-corruption laws in Asia, as well as familiarity with sanctions and competition law.
• Experience working in markets in Asia on compliance issues.
• Law degree strongly preferred.
• Takes a hands-on approach; has the ability to direct change while maintaining operating effectiveness; integrates and aligns efforts across units and functions; monitors results; and tackles problems directly and with dispatch.
• Highly pragmatic; develops a deep working knowledge of the operational constraints faced by the business in order to implement programs that support and promote the business objectives.
• Leads by example in setting a positive tone for the compliance functions.
• Demonstrates a collaborative style and the ability to function as a business partner, not just a compliance officer; works closely with senior management to help them achieve their goals.
• Excellent communicator in both the written and oral form, especially with regard to communicating highly technical and highly nuanced information and concepts to disparate audiences.
• Understands how to approach communication from a strategic perspective; creates clear, convincing, and well-organized presentations and communications.

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"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."