Compliance Officer

Tetra Consultants; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600.000 - 1.200.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Part-time work model

Flexible remote/work-from-home

Office in Hong Kong (occasional)

Zusammenfassung

Tetra Consultants in Hong Kong is seeking a part-time Compliance Officer/MLRO to help build a world-class AML/CFT program for an MSO licensing project. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and liaison with authorities.

Applicants should have HK regulatory knowledge, 3–5 years in AML, and fluent English and Chinese. Remote-friendly with occasional on-site meetings in HK.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of payments, banking, fintech, or AML compliance experience.
• Deep knowledge of Hong Kong AML/CFT regulations (Cap. 615 AMLO, CED guidelines).
• Willingness to pass the CO Competence Assessment mandated by HK C&ED.

Aufgaben

• Oversee HK Cap. 615 AMLO and C&ED guidelines at policy level.
• Lead or assist MSO license applications/renewals and related materials.
• Establish standards for transaction monitoring, screening, and alert handling.
• Review STRs and liaise with JFIU and regulatory authorities.
• Provide compliance guidance to Risk, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Organize AML/CFT training and report monthly compliance updates.

Kenntnisse

AML compliance

Risk management

CDD/EDD

Regulatory reporting

Communication (EN/ZH)

HK AML/CFT regulation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law/Business/Accounting

Tools

ACAMS/CAMS

HKIB CAMLP

ICA certifications

Jobbeschreibung

• Comfortable with a part-time work model
• Serve as the primary compliance liaison
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law

The Company is an applicant for Hong Kong Money Service Operator (MSO) that provides remittance and money-changing services to customers. The company is backed by a considerable and loyal client base and they are expanding their operations in Hong Kong. The Company is in the process of setting up an MSO in Hong Kong.

The company is recruiting a Compliance Officer to help them build a world-class AML/CFT program that would support their growth plans in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of e-commerce, processing, acquiring business, and the associated risks. Experience in the field of AML/CFT, deep knowledge of relevant legislation in Hong Kong, and a track record of implementing Hong Kong Customs

Expectations

• Part-time position supporting flexible remote work, with availability to attend the Hong Kong office or designated locations when required (e.g., C&ED interviews, audits, or key meetings).
• Serve as the primary compliance liaison between the company and regulatory bodies (especially Hong Kong C&ED). Act as the designated Compliance Officer / MLRO, reporting directly to Senior Management or the Board of Directors.
• Long-term residence in Hong Kong with legal employment authorization in Hong Kong, ensuring compliance with C&ED requirements for local residency and appointment of compliance officers.
• Participate in and support the entire process of Hong Kong MSO license applications, renewals, and related statutory procedures, including preparing application materials, coordinating regulatory communications, and assisting with C&ED audits.
• Collaborate with Risk, Legal, and Operations departments to design, set standards for, and supervise the execution of an efficient AML/CFT operational compliance framework (day-to-day execution to be handled by relevant business units).
• Track the latest regulatory developments in Hong Kong in a timely manner (including Cap. 615 Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, C&ED guidelines, and circulars), assess their impact, and provide professional advice to the company.

Requirements

• Authorized to work legally and reside in Hong Kong long-term.
• Comfortable with a part-time work model
• No criminal record, sound financial standing, good professional conduct, and meets the 'Fit and Proper' criteria specified by Hong Kong C&ED.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, Business, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in payments, banking, financial services, fintech, or AML compliance; background at a management or supervisory level.
• Proficient in risk management, Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD), transaction monitoring, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting procedures.
• Deep understanding of Hong Kong AML/CFT regulatory requirements (e.g., Cap. 615 AMLO and C&ED guidelines) and familiarity with MSO business operating models.
• Willing and able to accept company nomination to take and pass the 'Competence Assessment for Compliance Officer / MLRO' mandated by Hong Kong C&ED.
• Practical experience in preparing, reviewing, and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (JFIU) of Hong Kong.
• Globally recognized AML certifications preferred, such as ACAMS (CAMS), HKIB (CAMLP), or ICA certifications.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese / Mandarin), with the ability to communicate smoothly with C&ED officers, executives, and internal teams.

Duties

• Oversee and maintain company compliance with Hong Kong Cap. 615 AMLO, C&ED guidelines, and circulars at the policy and framework level; draft and update Institutional Risk Assessments (IRA) and AML/CFT manuals.
• Lead or assist in the full lifecycle of MSO license applications/renewals, prepare application materials, answer C&ED inquiries, attend C&ED interviews, and complete the CO Competence Assessment.
• Establish standards and processes for transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and alert escalation; guide the compliance team on alert handling and proper record-keeping (hands-on handling of daily alerts is not required).
• Review and approve Suspicious Transaction Reports drafted by the compliance team and submit them to the JFIU; properly handle and respond to inquiries from C&ED, JFIU, and other regulatory authorities.
• Provide professional compliance advisory and guidance to Risk, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure daily operational workflows align with compliance standards.
• Periodically organize company-wide AML/CFT compliance training, assist in conducting regular independent compliance reviews, and report monthly compliance updates to management.