Compliance Manager

ONERWAY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Hong Kong is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Manager / Deputy MLRO to strengthen its compliance framework. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant compliance experience, preferably in the financial sector. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring changes in legislation, and acting as a liaison with regulators. Strong qualifications in AML/CTF and analytical skills are essential for this critical role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant compliance and AML experience, preferably in MSOs or fintechs.
• Proven experience in a compliance role in Hong Kong is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or AAMLP are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of compliance framework.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong MSO licensing and AMLO.
• Act as compliance contact for regulators and auditors.

Skills

Compliance framework development

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Compliance Manager / Deputy MLRO to support and strengthen our compliance framework in Hong Kong. This role will play a key part in ensuring regulatory compliance for our Money Services Operator (MSO) business and will work closely with regulators, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the company’s compliance framework, including AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/CDD, ongoing monitoring, and transaction monitoring.
• Ensure full compliance with Hong Kong MSO licensing conditions, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO), and relevant guidelines issued by the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED).
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the company’s policies, procedures, and operations.
• Act as a key compliance contact for regulators, auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders.
• Review and assess suspicious transaction alerts and determine whether Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) should be filed with the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (JFIU).
• Maintain clear and complete documentation for internal investigations, STR assessments, and regulatory decisions.
• Oversee sanctions screening, PEP screening, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for higher-risk customers.
• Conduct and document Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA) and periodic AML risk reviews.
• Draft, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal guidelines.
• Provide practical compliance advice to business and operations teams on new products, customers, and transactions.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant compliance and AML experience, preferably within MSOs, fintechs, banks, or other financial institutions.
• Proven experience acting as, or performing duties equivalent to, an MLRO in Hong Kong or a comparable jurisdiction is highly preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of AMLO, MSO licensing requirements, and AML/CTF regulatory expectations in Hong Kong.
• Hands‑on experience handling STRs, regulatory inquiries, inspections, and audits is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of AML/CTF, sanctions, and financial crime risks relevant to money services businesses.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, AAMLP, ICA, or other relevant compliance/AML qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with regulators and senior management.
• High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment.
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese; Mandarin proficiency is required, and Cantonese is a plus.