Manager, Central Compliance

ZA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ZA is seeking a seasoned Compliance professional in Hong Kong to manage regulatory requirements and licensing matters for banking activities.

You will liaise with regulators, review internal policies for HKMA/SFC/IA compliance, and promote compliance awareness among staff. A dynamic, detail‑oriented environment awaits with opportunities to support regulatory examinations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a compliance/risk management role within a bank or regulatory bodies.
• Familiar with HKMA, SFC and IA guidelines on banking, investment and insurance products.
• Degree in Law, Finance or Business-related disciplines; CPA is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyse impacts of regulatory requirements with key stakeholders.
• Assist Team/Department Head to ensure compliance of internal policies and procedures.
• Handle licensing matters, monitoring, regulatory filing and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical

English communication

Education

Law/Finance degree

CPA qualification

Job description

• Work with key stakeholders to analyse the potential impacts of regulatory requirements;
• Assist the Team Head/Department Headto conduct reviews and ensure internal policies and procedures comply with regulatory requirements;
• Handle licensing related matters and related monitoring, regulatory filing and reporting;
• Provide compliance training and promote compliance awareness among the bank staff;
• Assist in liaising with regulators on compliance matters and regulatory enquiries/examination related to the bank;
• Handle ad-hoc projects as from time to time be assigned by the Team Head/ Department Head;

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance/risk management role within a bank or regulatory bodies
• Familiar with codes, guidelines of HKMA, SFC and IA on banking, investment and insurance products.
• A degree in Law, Finance or Business-related disciplines. Relevant qualification such as CPA will be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented and analytical with the ability to identify potential issues and solutions.
• Enthusiasm to work in a dynamic environment.

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRC Scheme) may be applicable for certain relevant positions. It is a standardised reference-checking arrangement that is designed to support the integrity of "authorized institutions" regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Pursuant to the MRC scheme, our Bank will conduct a mandatory reference check by requesting information from each relevant former and current employer of applicants.

For more details about the MRC Scheme, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Association of Banks: https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2 Applicants who are not invited for an interview within the 8 weeks after submission of application may assume their applications unsuccessful. We may review applications received for suitability for other posts within the Company. All personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly for recruitment-related purposes only. We shall retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for a period of 24 months upon receipt of such application.