Compliance Officer

EBC Tech Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

International work environment

Pantry and snacks

Job summary

EBC Tech Limited is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer in its Banking & Financial Services division. This full-time role based in Admiralty, Hong Kong, focuses on developing and overseeing compliance frameworks to protect the firm and its clients while supporting business objectives.

You will lead the compliance framework for CFDs, manage licenses, review marketing content and contracts, and advise senior management on regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of compliance experience in CFD, Brokerage, Forex, Securities, Fintech or related regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and licensing requirements.
• Experience managing regulatory licenses, examinations, audits, and regulator interactions.
• Hands-on experience reviewing marketing materials and advertising communications.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the compliance framework for the CFD business.
• Manage regulatory licenses, renewals, filings, and regulator correspondence.
• Review and approve marketing materials and promotional campaigns for regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts from a compliance perspective.
• Act as primary compliance advisor to senior management on regulatory matters.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and monitoring programs.
• Handle regulatory inspections, audits, inquiries, and reporting obligations.
• Deliver compliance training to employees and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and industry bodies.

Skills

Compliance management

AML/KYC

Regulatory knowledge

Contract review

Stakeholder management

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree (Law/Finance/Business/Economics)

Job description

About the role
EBC Tech Limited is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to join our Banking & Financial Services division. This is a full-time position based in Admiralty, Central and Western District, where you will play a critical role in ensuring our organization maintains the highest standards of regulatory compliance and risk management. As Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing compliance frameworks that protect the firm and its clients whilst supporting our strategic business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the compliance culture and governance of a growing financial services organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the compliance framework for the CFD business, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies across all jurisdictions.

Manage and maintain regulatory licenses, including license applications, renewals, ongoing regulatory filings, and correspondence with regulators and external advisers.

Review and approve marketing materials, social media content, website communications, and promotional campaigns to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and advertising requirements.

Review, draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documentation from a compliance and regulatory perspective, working closely with Legal and business stakeholders.

Act as the primary compliance advisor to senior management and business teams on regulatory matters, new products, client communications, and business initiatives.

Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and monitoring programs in line with evolving regulatory requirements.

Handle regulatory inspections, audits, inquiries, investigations, and reporting obligations, ensuring timely responses and remediation where required.

Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide recommendations to strengthen governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.

Deliver compliance training and awareness programs to employees and key stakeholders.

Liaise with regulators, external counsel, industry bodies, and other relevant parties on licensing, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Support the compliance review of payment-related arrangements, PSP relationships, and financial institution partnerships when required. Experience in payments, acquiring banks, or PSP ecosystems would be considered an advantage.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3–5 years of compliance experience within CFD, Brokerage, Forex, Securities, Fintech, Financial Services, or related regulated industries, with management experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of financial services regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance frameworks across relevant jurisdictions.

Proven experience managing regulatory licenses, regulatory examinations, audits, and interactions with regulators.

Hands‑on experience reviewing marketing materials, social media content, and advertising communications within a regulated financial environment.

Experience reviewing commercial agreements, client‑facing documents, and business contracts from a compliance and regulatory perspective.

Excellent understanding of AML/KYC, client onboarding, conduct risk, and governance requirements.

Payment industry experience, including PSPs, acquiring banks, cross‑border payments, or merchant onboarding, would be a strong advantage but is not mandatory.

Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to operate independently.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese preferred), with the ability to draft policies, reports, regulatory submissions, and senior management communications.

What we offer
At EBC Tech Limited, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team, and enjoy a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary – we believe great talent deserves great compensation!

Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry

Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems

Great career development opportunities in a growing company

International work environment and exposure to a global team

An always full pantry policy with loads of snacks and drinks!