Governance & Compliance Strategy Lead

WeLab Bank; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development stipend

Wellness & happiness initiatives

Flexible time off

Open office with free food & drinks

Team events & social activities

Job summary

WeLab Bank is seeking an experienced compliance leader in Hong Kong to drive regulatory governance, risk oversight, and policy development within a fast-paced banking environment. You will design annual compliance plans, manage regulatory reporting, and guide governance across the organization while mentoring teams and coordinating with regulators.

The role requires 8+ years of legal or compliance experience, strong knowledge of banking and financial services laws, and fluency in English and

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of legal or compliance experience, banking/regulatory engagement a plus.
• Strong knowledge of banking, securities and financial services laws.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and prioritise high-quality work.
• Independent with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement annual compliance plan, build and update regulatory inventory in light of new regulatory changes, assess regulatory development and its impacts on businesses.
• Identify regulatory compliance risks, conduct annual compliance risk assessment, perform assurance review, elevate all actual and potential regulatory and policy breaches and conduct issues to senior management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust governance framework for compliance and regulatory matters.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of compliance programs.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate regulatory reports, ensuring timely communication with regulatory authorities.
• Formulate and review policies and procedures including compliance manual to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and group policies.
• Engage and maintain strong relationship with regulatory authorities and handle all related enquiries (including regulatory inspections and audits).
• Provide appropriate training and promote compliance culture

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance & oversight

Regulatory reporting

Policy development

Audit & assurance

Stakeholder communication

English & Chinese fluency

Education

Law or Business Administration degree

Job description

WeLab Bank is seeking an experienced compliance leader in Hong Kong to drive regulatory governance, risk oversight, and policy development within a fast-paced banking environment. You will design annual compliance plans, manage regulatory reporting, and guide governance across the organization while mentoring teams and coordinating with regulators.

The role requires 8+ years of legal or compliance experience, strong knowledge of banking and financial services laws, and fluency in English and