Compliance Officer

Kaiyiee Global Talent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 558,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

14-15 months salary

14 days annual leave

Dynamic fintech environment

Job summary

Kaiyiee Global Talent in Hong Kong is seeking a dedicated Compliance professional to manage MSO licensing renewals and oversee compliance for local acquiring activities. You will report directly to the President of the Overseas Payment Business Unit.

The role requires hands-on MSO licensing experience, strong knowledge of HK regulatory requirements, and fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese for regulatory communication and reporting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MSO licensing experience in HK.
• Strong knowledge of HK regulatory requirements.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese for regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage AML framework, internal controls and compliance measures in Hong Kong.
• Implement internal policies to maintain high-quality compliance standards.
• Oversee compliance and AML functions aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with relevant parties to drive compliance processes.
• Coordinate with regulators and external parties on compliance matters.
• Provide expert advisory on regulatory and compliance issues.

Skills

MSO licensing experience

Compliance management

Regulatory communication (EN/CN)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAMS certification

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Compliance professional to join our Hong Kong office. This role will primarily focus on the management and renewal of our MSO (Money Service Operator) license, as well as ensuring compliance for our local online and offline acquiring business. You will report directly to the President of the Overseas Payment Business Unit.

Candidates must have hands-on experience in MSO licensing/renewals and a solid understanding of local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage AML framework, internal controls, and compliance measures in Hong Kong.
• Implement policies and procedures internally to ensure high-quality compliance standards.
• Oversee compliance and AML functions, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with relevant parties in driving the application and implementation of compliance processes.
• Coordinate with regulators and external parties on compliance affairs.
• Provide expert compliance advisory on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Handle ad-hoc projects from time to time as assigned by management.
• Ensure local online and offline acquiring business complies with HKMA and related regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant compliance experience gained from the banking or payment industries.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in MSO (Money Service Operator) license application or renewal in Hong Kong.
• Familiarity with either online or offline acquiring compliance processes.
• Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese is required for regulatory communication and internal reporting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Hong Kong without requiring company sponsorship.

Preferred

• Holder of CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is highly desirable.
• Experience working with Southeast Asian licensing or compliance matters is a strong plus.
• Possession of broad knowledge of regulatory, risk, and compliance matters around the payment industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package: HKD 50,000 – 70,000 per month (14-15 months annually).
• Medical insurance provided after passing the 6-month probation period.
• 14 days of annual leave and statutory holidays.
• Dynamic working environment in a fast-growing global fintech company.