Compliance Analyst

Rutherford Search; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading algorithmic trading firm is seeking a Compliance Analyst to monitor compliance with APAC regulations. The role involves daily checks, review of trading activity for market abuse detection, and preparation of regulatory submissions. Candidates should have 1–3 years of compliance experience, excellent communication skills, and preferably knowledge of the APAC regulatory environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with various business lines and contribute to compliance projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in compliance, risk or regulatory support, preferably with exposure to proprietary trading.
• Knowledge of APAC regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily compliance checks and assist with control activities across trading desks.
• Review trading activity and communications to help detect potential market abuse.
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory filings.
• Help maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and registers.
• Track and research regulatory developments (SFC, ASIC, JFSA) and assist in sharing guidance with business teams.
• Assist in the preparation of management and regulator reporting.
• Support onboarding of counterparties and contribute to cross-functional compliance projects.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Regulatory support

Communication skills

Excellent written and verbalskills

Job description

About the job

We are currently supporting a leading Algorithmic trading firm with a new Compliance Analyst hire in Hong Kong. The compliance generalist will cover monitoring, reporting and regulatory support across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business lines to ensure the firm operates in line with APAC regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily compliance checks and assist with control activities across trading desks.
• Review trading activity and communications to help detect potential market abuse or conduct risks.
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, internal audits and inspections.
• Help maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and registers.
• Track and research regulatory developments (SFC, ASIC, JFSA) and assist in sharing guidance with business teams.
• Assist in the preparation of management and regulator reporting.
• Support onboarding of counterparties and contribute to cross-functional compliance projects.

Requirements

• 1–3 years’ experience in compliance, risk or regulatory support, preferably with exposure to proprietary trading or market‑making environments.
• Knowledge of APAC regulatory frameworks is preferred, awareness of FCA and SEC rules is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.