Regional Compliance Lead - APAC

XTransfer; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

XTransfer in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Compliance Leader to design, implement, and oversee a global framework covering AML, CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

You will lead the end-to-end compliance program lifecycle, collaborate with Business, Product, Risk, and Legal teams, and serve as the main liaison with APAC regulators. The role emphasizes governance, audit readiness, licensing, and a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in compliance, risk, AML/CTF, or sanctions screening, with at least 5 years in compliance at a licensed payment institution or similar.
• Professional certification such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory landscape, including payment services and digital assets regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust global compliance framework covering AML, CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end compliance program lifecycle, including policies, procedures, controls, risk assessments, monitoring, testing, and issue remediation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and supervisory authorities in APAC, managing regulatory communications, examinations, inspections, and ongoing engagement.
• Collaborate with Business, Product, Risk, and Legal teams to integrate compliance by design into business processes.
• Ensure effective governance, documentation, and audit readiness across all compliance activities.
• Oversee licensing and regulatory applications, renewals, and variations in coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing compliance team, setting clear accountability and performance standards.
• Monitor global regulatory developments in payments and digital assets, assess impact, and proactively adapt the compliance program.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Compliance program management

APAC regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Job description

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust global compliance framework covering AML, CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end compliance program lifecycle, including policies, procedures, controls, risk assessments, monitoring, testing, and issue remediation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and supervisory authorities in APAC, managing regulatory communications, examinations, inspections, and ongoing engagement.
• Collaborate with Business, Product, Risk, and Legal teams to integrate compliance by design into business processes.
• Ensure effective governance, documentation, and audit readiness across all compliance activities.
• Oversee licensing and regulatory applications, renewals, and variations in coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing compliance team, setting clear accountability and performance standards.
• Monitor global regulatory developments in payments and digital assets, assess impact, and proactively adapt the compliance program.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in compliance, risk, AML/CTF, or sanctions screening, with at least 5 years in compliance at a licensed payment institution or similar institution
• Professional certification such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory landscape, including payment services and digital assets regulations.