Compliance Officer

Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance professional to advise on SFC Type 1, 4 and 9 licensed activities. The role designs controls, reviews policies, and supports AML/CFT initiatives across multiple business units.

You will work with sales, investment, operations and risk teams, ensuring regulatory alignment, accuracy of filings, and a strong governance culture. Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulatory compliance within an SFC-licensed entity, licensed bank, regulatory advisory firm, or regulator.
• Strong knowledge of SFC requirements (SFO, Code of Conduct, AML) and familiarity with Money Lenders Ordinance.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advice to sales, investment, operations and risk teams on SFC rules.
• Design and implement processes to satisfy SFC regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review and maintain compliance policies for group entities and licensed entities.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and gap analyses.
• Support AML officer and MLRO in AML/CFT matters.
• Review and approve marketing materials and client communications.
• Handle regulatory filings, notifications and responses to inquiries.
• Maintain restricted securities list and advise on related compliance matters.
• Provide and administer compliance trainings and promote a compliance culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

SFC requirements

AML/CFT knowledge

Analytical thinking

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related

Job description

• provide compliance advice and guidance to different businesses and functions, including sales, investment, operations and risk teams, on regulatory requirements applicable to SFC Type 1, 4 and 9 licensed entity
• design and implement processes to satisfy SFC regulatory requirements and expectations
• draft, review and maintain compliance policies and procedures of the group subsidiaries, including the SFC licensed entity and licensed money lending entities
• conduct periodic compliance and regulatory review, and gap analysis
• support AML compliance officer and MLRO in AML/ CFT matters
• review and approve marketing materials and client communications
• handle regulatory filings, notifications and responses to regulatory enquiries
• maintain restricted securities list and provide advice on related compliance matters
• provide and administer compliance trainings, promote compliance culture

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulatory compliance within an SFC-licensed corporation, licensed bank, regulatory advisory firm, or regulator
• Strong knowledge of SFC requirements, including SFO, Code of Conduct, FMCC and AML regulations; familiarity with the Money Lenders Ordinance is an advantage
• Analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong judgment and the ability to think independently
• Collaborative team player with a high level of integrity and professional accountability
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in English and preferably Chinese (written and spoken)
• Demonstrates alignment with our Values and Behaviours

Our Values and Behaviors:

• Inspired – Continuously raise the bar and motivate others to deliver impact
• Agile – Open-minded and adaptable to new ideas and change
• Teamwork – Collaborative, accountable, and respectful of diverse perspectives

As a company focused on discovering and creating value, we believe that our people are our most important assets. We strive to create a flexible, pleasant, and cooperative working environment where everyone can excel. We understand that work and the workplace are changing and we are proactively adapting as well: from our unlimited leave policy to flexible remote working choices, we want to make Sun Hung Kai & Co. a place where people feel empowered and inspired.

Sun Hung Kai & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to gender, race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or disability and other status protected by law. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experience within our workforce to foster an inclusive work environment. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data provided will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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