Global Insurer - Compliance Lead

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd is seeking an accomplished Compliance Lead to head the function across Asia. You will ensure adherence to regulatory standards, guide business units with pragmatic risk-based advice and oversee critical disciplines including AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, licensing and conduct.

The role requires guiding regulatory reporting, inspections and ongoing relationships with authorities such as HKIA, while developing robust policies and controls to mitigate financial

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Compliance, AML or Regulatory Compliance within wealth management, insurance, banking or other regulated financial services environments.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, financial crime prevention and regulatory 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 or Law are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Compliance function across Asia, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies.
• Provide pragmatic, risk-based compliance advice to management and business teams on new initiatives, products, distribution channels and cross-border activities.
• Oversee AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, anti-bribery and corruption, licensing, product compliance and business conduct.
• Act as primary contact with regulators, including HKIA, and manage 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 control effectiveness.
• 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.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

AML/CFT

KYC

Cross-border

Risk management

Policy development

Education

Professional compliance qualification (desirable)

Tools

World-Check

Job description

• 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.

Experience & Qualifications

• 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.