Compliance Officer, Compliance

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier financial institution in Hong Kong is looking for a Compliance Officer to join their Central Compliance team. This role involves managing licensing matters, conducting compliance training, and assisting with regulatory inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, strong communication skills in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua, along with relevant experience in compliance within the finance sector. Knowledge of local regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in compliance testing or internal audit.
• Knowledge of Hong Kong SAR markets and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with local regulators is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage SFC licensing matters and applications.
• Follow up on compliance declarations from new joiners.
• Handle notifications of suspicious violations.
• Maintain internal records for compliance.
• Assist in compliance training sessions.
• Collaborate with IT on system enhancements.
• Provide information for SFC regulatory inquiries.
• Address auditor requests responsibly.

Skills

Fluent in English

Cantonese

Putonghua

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT knowledge

Education

Master degree in Business or related disciplines

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

CITIC CLSA’s Compliance Department is responsible for ensuring that CITIC CLSA complies with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This includes providing advisory services to CITIC CLSA businesses, training employees on regulatory requirements applicable to their activities, and monitoring CITIC CLSA’s ongoing compliance with requirements.

Position Description

The Compliance Officer will work under our Central Compliance team and participate in the areas of licensing, SFC regulatory inquiries such as s181/182 requests, ad hoc investigation, survey and training.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Handling the SFC licensing matters, including license applications, terminations, notifications and submission of Annual Returns, in a timely manner
• Following up with new joiners to complete their compliance declarations upon joining and also on an annual basis
• Handling various notifications including incidental / suspicious violation and ensure the SFC notification requirements are followed
• Maintaining Internal Records including training, policies and procedures and licensing details
• Assist in Compliance Trainings
• Work with IT on system development and enhancement projects
• Promoting ideas for process improvement and assist in their implementation
• Assisting in providing information in relation to SFC regulatory inquiries such s181/182 requests, ad hoc investigation, survey and follow up questions.
• Handle Internal and External Auditors’ requests.
• Performing tasks assigned by his/her manager from time to time

Requirements

• Master degree holder in Business, or related disciplines.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Putonghua (preferable)
• 1-2+ years within a securities / investment banking firm or big four / consulting firm or regulatory body, in a compliance testing or internal audit capacity.
• Sound knowledge of Hong Kong SAR markets and investment banking related regulatory requirements (SFC / HKMA).
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel with IT knowledge
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working relationships and experience with local regulators will be highly regarded