Compliance Officer (Payment )

Kaiyiee Global Talent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiyiee Global Talent is recruiting a Compliance Officer for our overseas payment business unit in Hong Kong. Based in Wan Chai, you will manage the MSO license and ensure top-tier compliance for online and offline acquiring activities, reporting to the President of the Overseas Payment Business Unit.

Key responsibilities include license management, acquiring compliance, AML/CFT framework, regulator liaison, and advisory on regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in banking or payments.
• At least 3 years hands-on HK MSO license application, renewal, or management.
• Solid understanding of payment acquiring compliance (online or offline).
• CAMS certification preferred.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Own HK MSO license management, including application, renewal, ongoing compliance.
• Oversee acquiring compliance for local online and offline operations.
• Manage AML/CFT framework and internal controls.
• Liaise with regulators (HK Customs and Excise Department) regarding compliance.
• Provide regulatory advisory to internal stakeholders.
• Expansion to Southeast Asia licenses may be possible based on capability.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

Licensing management

Risk management

Communication

Education

CAMS Certification

Job description

Job Title: Compliance Officer (MSO License & Payment Acquiring) - Hong Kong

About the Role:

We are a leading global payment technology company. We are currently looking for a dedicated Compliance Officer to join our Overseas Payment Business Unit. Based in our Hong Kong office (Wan Chai), you will play a critical role in managing our local MSO license and ensuring the highest compliance standards across our online and offline acquiring business. You will report directly to the President of the Overseas Payment Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• MSO License Management: Take full ownership of the Hong Kong Money Service Operator (MSO) license application, renewal, and ongoing management.
• Acquiring Compliance: Oversee and manage compliance for local online and offline payment acquiring operations in Hong Kong.
• AML & Internal Controls: Manage the AML/CFT framework, internal controls, and compliance measures. Implement internal policies and procedures to ensure quality compliance.
• Regulatory Liaison: Coordinate and communicate with local regulators (e.g., Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department) regarding compliance affairs and inspections.
• Advisory: Provide professional compliance advisory on regulatory matters to internal stakeholders.
• Expansion (Optional): Depending on your capability and experience, you may have the opportunity to expand your scope to manage compliance licenses across Southeast Asia.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant compliance experience within the banking or payment industries.
• License Expertise: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in HK MSO license application, renewal, or management. Experience with other financial licenses is a strong plus.
• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of payment acquiring compliance (either online or offline). Broad knowledge of regulatory, risk, and compliance matters within the payment industry.
• Certifications: Holder of CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is highly preferred.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Mandarin is required (to communicate with our regional teams).
• Work Status: Hong Kong Permanent Resident (PR) is highly preferred, followed by QMAS/TTPS visa holders with valid working rights in HK.
• Soft Skills: Able to work independently and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Work Arrangement:

• Location: On-site at our Hong Kong office
• Team Structure: This is an individual contributor role initially (no direct team management required). You will work closely with our Shenzhen HQ, Singapore, and Hong Kong offices.