Global Insurer - Compliance Lead

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd seeks a senior Compliance leader to oversee the Asia region, shaping policy, driving regulatory adherence, and guiding senior management on risk strategy.

you will manage AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, ABC, licensing and product compliance, while engaging regulators such as HKIA to sustain strong governance across cross-border activities.

Qualifications

• Lead the Compliance function across Asia, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Provide pragmatic and risk-based compliance advice to management and business teams on new initiatives, products, distribution channels, and cross-border business activities.
• Oversee disciplines including AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), licensing, product compliance, and business conduct.
• Act as the primary contact with regulators, including HKIA, and manage regulatory reporting, inspections, inquiries, and ongoing regulatory relationships.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure robust frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Conduct compliance reviews, thematic assessments, and monitoring activities to evaluate key controls.
• Provide strategic oversight for Group-wide client screening and World-Check activities.
• Partner with local, regional, and Group stakeholders to enhance screening effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Compliance function across Asia, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Provide pragmatic and risk-based compliance advice to management and business teams on new initiatives, products, distribution channels, and cross-border business activities.
• Oversee key compliance disciplines including AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, ABC, licensing, product compliance, and business conduct.
• Act as the primary contact with regulators, including HKIA, and manage regulatory reporting, inspections, inquiries, and ongoing regulatory relationships.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure robust frameworks are in place to identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Conduct compliance reviews, thematic assessments, and monitoring activities to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for Group-wide client screening and World-Check activities.
• Partner with local, regional, and Group stakeholders to enhance screening effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

KYC

Sanctions screening

ABC

Licensing

Policy development

Cross-border governance

Job description

Experience & Qualifications

• Lead the Compliance function across Asia, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Provide pragmatic and risk-based compliance advice to management and business teams on new initiatives, products, distribution channels, and cross-border business activities.
• Oversee key compliance disciplines including AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), licensing, product compliance, and business conduct.
• Act as the primary contact with regulators, including the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA), and manage regulatory reporting, inspections, inquiries, and ongoing regulatory relationships.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure robust frameworks are in place to identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Conduct compliance reviews, thematic assessments, and monitoring activities to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for Group-wide client screening and World-Check activities.
• Partner with local, regional, and Group stakeholders to enhance screening effectiveness and operational efficiency.

• Minimum 10 years of Compliance, AML, Financial Crime, or Regulatory Compliance experience within wealth management, insurance, financial advisory, banking, or other regulated financial services environments.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, financial crime prevention, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leading a Compliance function and advising senior executives on regulatory and risk matters.
• Experience operating within a cross-border or multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Professional qualifications in Compliance, AML, Risk Management, Law, or related disciplines are desirable.