Hong Kong Chief Compliance & AML Leader

Lombard Odier Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lombard Odier Group in Hong Kong invites a seasoned Head of Compliance to lead the firm’s compliance program, oversee controls, and partner with risk, business, and regulators. You will mentor staff, update policies, and ensure robust reporting to senior management and authorities.

With a university degree and private-banking compliance experience, you will act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for HK and drive adherence to local laws, group standards, and an evolving FCC agenda.

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials.
• Prior Compliance experience in a Private Bank.
• Prior working experience with regulators (HKSFC, HKMA) preferred.
• Understanding of laws, rules, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Knowledge of financial markets and products.
• Meticulous and analytical, able to think strategically on issues.
• Have sound judgement in escalation and risk handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the compliance program.
• Monitor local regulatory developments and advise senior management on impacts.
• Ensure timely reporting to senior management and regulators, and support audits.
• Advise and support the business on Compliance risk and staff training.
• Implement and update internal policies in line with local and group requirements.
• Manage compliance risks to ensure effective identification, control, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to group and local policies for clients, products and services
• Investigate breaches of law, regulation, policy and procedures and escalate appropriately.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Regulatory liaison

Financial crime awareness

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Strategic judgment

Education

University degree

Job description

Lombard Odier Group in Hong Kong invites a seasoned Head of Compliance to lead the firm’s compliance program, oversee controls, and partner with risk, business, and regulators. You will mentor staff, update policies, and ensure robust reporting to senior management and authorities.

With a university degree and private-banking compliance experience, you will act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for HK and drive adherence to local laws, group standards, and an evolving FCC agenda.