Research Compliance Associate

Avomind; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days annual leave

Private medical & dental insurance

Tax-advantaged housing allowance

Option to WFH Fridays

State-of-the-art office in Hong Kong

Job summary

A global knowledge leader located in Hong Kong is seeking a Research Compliance Associate to support the compliance functions of their dynamic team. The role involves reviewing expert profiles, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing training to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong proofreading abilities, attention to detail, and a Bachelor's degree. This position offers significant autonomy and opportunities for professional growth in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience related to compliance or legal support roles.
• Strong academic performance with extracurricular leadership.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; foreign language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review expert profiles and ensure compliance with laws.
• Format and proofread written output for compliance.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve compliance flags.
• Provide legal and compliance training as required.

Skills

Proofreading experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Goal-focused mindset

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Company

Our client is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. They connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, their 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world's top investment funds, consultancies, and businesses. Founded in 2008, our client is a fast-growing, founder‑led company.

The Role

The Research Compliance team is a dynamic, external and internal‑facing function which enables the expansion of our fastest‑growing business segments globally. As the Research Compliance Associate you will report into the Research Compliance Manager and work closely with the Legal, Client Protection and Research teams as well as a number of other stakeholders across the business. Your responsibilities include:

• Review expert profiles and project requirements for the delivery of expert knowledge to our clients by the Research team.
• Format, proofread, and screen written output (transcripts) specifically to ensure that all information complies with applicable laws and AlphaSights’ legal and compliance policies.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any compliance flags.
• Provide legal and compliance training to the Research team and other stakeholders.

We will provide you with autonomy and independence in your day‑to‑day work and give you the opportunity to be a self‑starter. This is an ideal role for someone who’s keen to gain legal and operations experience while having direct access to the commercial and organizational workings of a dynamic, innovative global business. We are looking for a person who wants to join our high‑performance team, have real impact and be part of AlphaSights’ growth story. Here are some qualities that many of our successful applicants possess:

• Fantastic proofreading experience and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time, remain highly organized and swiftly execute within a fast‑paced environment.
• Persistence, drive and a goal‑focused mindset as you own projects from initiation to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with strong academic credentials in any field and noteworthy extracurricular leadership.
• 0-1 year of work experience as a Compliance Associate, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar roles. Recent graduates with high potential are also welcomed.
• Track record of strong academic performance.
• Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• 15 days annual leave, 1 additional day per year of service up to 20 days, six months full maternity leave, and six weeks full paternity leave.
• Private medical & dental insurance, and annual health check‑up.
• Tax‑advantaged housing allowance up to 50% of monthly base salary.
• Option to WFH Fridays.
• State‑of‑the‑art office with amenities in the heart of Hong Kong.