Responsible Officer

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

Job summary

PhotonPay is a leading fintech platform in Hong Kong seeking a Full-time Responsible Officer to oversee licensing and compliance for asset management activities. The role involves managing SFC Type 1/4/9 licensing and coordinating with regulators and internal teams.

You will establish and operate compliant financial products, conduct regulatory risk assessments, and provide guidance on HK and APAC requirements. Fluency in English and Chinese is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance is required.
• Licensed SFC representative for Type 1/4/9 with at least 3 years of substantial industry experience and management experience.
• Knowledge of Fintech, payment institutions, securities, and related HK/APAC regulations.
• Fluent in English and Chinese with strong document drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the application and management of the Type 1/4/9 license, maintaining timely communication with the SFC.
• Coordinate and manage relationships for the company's financial advisory and asset management businesses domestically and internationally.
• Establish and operate financial products under the licensed entity in Hong Kong.
• Research local and overseas securities markets, develop asset allocation and investment strategies to preserve and grow investments.
• Support the Global Head of Legal and Compliance to establish a robust compliance program in HK and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Provide advice on regulatory and licensing matters to stakeholders across the business, partnership, product and operations teams.
• Identify and address compliance and regulatory risks, escalating issues to senior management.
• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, policies and procedures for ongoing regulatory adherence.
• Conduct periodic internal compliance training and risk assessments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Drafting documents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

• Oversee the coordination
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business
• Manage the establishment and operation

Position - Full-time Responsible Officer (Base in HK)

Job Description

PhotonPay is a leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders. With one of the world’s most powerful payments and banking infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all in one single platform.

Established in 2015, our mission is to connect entrepreneurs, business builders, makers and creators with opportunities in every corner of the world. Today, PhotonPay has a global footprint across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. https://www.photonpay.com/en/

Now the Company is applying for an asset management license from HK SFC and this position is mainly responsible for compliance related matters of the asset management business.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application and management of the Type 1/4/9 license for the company, maintaining timely communication and liaison with the SFC.
• Oversee the coordination and project-related relationships for the company's financial advisory, and asset management businesses both domestically and internationally.
• Manage the establishment and operation of financial products under the company's Type 1/4/9 licensed entity in Hong Kong.
• Conduct research on local and overseas securities markets, develop asset allocation and investment portfolio strategies to ensure the preservation and appreciation of investment products and enhance investment capabilities.
• Support Global Head of Legal and Compliance to establish and implement a robust compliance program primarily in HK to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies；
• Provide sound advice and recommendations to relevant stakeholders (including the Business, Global FI Partnership, Product and Operation) on matters pertaining to regulatory and licensing issues;
• Identify and manage compliance and regulatory risks, act as a point of escalation for any policy and regulatory breaches to senior management；
• Help formulate, review and maintain compliance framework, policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations；
• Conduct periodic internal compliance training and compliance risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance; or equivalent work experience;
• Must be a licensed representative with a Type 1/4/9 license from SFC, with at least 3 years of substantial industry experience and management experience. Additional qualifications as a licensed representative for Type 31/4 licenses are a plus.
• Knowledge of Fintech, payment institutions, securities, and similar legal and regulatory requirements in Hong Kong and other APAC jurisdictions;
• Ability to multi-task and a team player with strong communication skills;
• Proactive, results-driven, and take ownership for their work;
• Fluent English and Chinese, strong ability to draft documents in both languages.