Risk and Compliance Manager - Treasury Markets Support

The Bank of East Asia, Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank of East Asia, Limited is seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager for the Treasury Markets Support unit in Hong Kong. You will promote risk culture, oversee compliance infrastructure, and advise front office on regulatory matters.

You will review manuals, lead RCSA activities, assess new products, and deliver training to Treasury staff to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks. Strong English/Chinese writing and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree required; 3+ years in banking/audit preferred.
• Experience in compliance/operational risk, audit, middle office or treasury operations advantageous.
• Familiarity with HK regulatory requirements (e.g., HKMA SPM).
• Strong writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and risk infrastructure developments within Treasury Markets Support.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and drive remediation actions.
• Perform FATCA, AML, Volcker-related assessments on new products or initiatives.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and liaise with central compliance for new initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Business writing

Team player

Time management

Independent with stakeholders

Regulatory risk knowledge

Risk and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

HKIB qualifications

Job description

Risk and Compliance Manager - Treasury Markets Support

Be a member of Treasury Markets Support Department, and promote the compliance and risk culture within Treasury Markets Division

Actively participate in developing and enhancing an effective compliance/risk infrastructure in front office to accommodate regulatory requirements and mitigate compliance, operational and reputational risks

Formulate and review relevant departmental/cross-departmental manuals with respect to compliance, operational and reputational risk on annual and need basis

Strengthen the risk culture and risk management proficiency of staff in TMD. Lead the RCSA exercise to ensure high control effectiveness within the unit

Prepare new product memos with executive summary for business departments in TMD for NPEWG's concurrence

Perform compliance/risk assessment (e.g. FATCA, AML, Volcker assessment etc.) on new product/business initiatives proposed by product owners

Understand Treasury's business/operations and provide advice, interpretation and recommendation on existing and new regulatory compliance requirements and identify potential risk involved

Liaise with central compliance in reviewing current and new business initiatives and comments including the review of departmental/operational procedure manuals and marketing materials

Develop and provide risk and compliance training to the Treasury staff on a need basis

Handle customer complaints

Conduct regulatory gap analysis and follow up with the actions required

Provide on various ISDA, CSA and GMRA documentation support in relation to TMD

Requirements

University graduate with at least 3 years working experience in banking or auditing industry; Exposures in Compliance, Operational Risk, Audit, Middle Office or Treasury Operations are preferred; relevant HKIB qualifications obtained would be advantageous

Familiar with local regulatory requirements, including but not limited to HKMA SPM;

Time management skills and able to work independently with relevant stakeholders to meet the hard deadlines;

Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach;

A fast learner and adaptive to change. Able to work under pressure;

A team player with good communication skills;

Able to exercise judgment and liaise effectively with the business and supporting units;

Good command of English and Chinese. Excellent business writing skills are essential;

Staff will be supported to attend training programs that meet the ECF-TM/ ECF-ORM standards

(Candidates with more experience would be considered as Senior Risk and Compliance Manager)

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated in accordance with the Bank's Personal Data Policy, which is available upon request. Applicants who are not invited for interviews within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the personal data collected will be destroyed after 1 year.

Incorporated in Hong Kong in 1918, The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA") is dedicated to providing comprehensive wholesale banking, personal banking, wealth management, and investment services to its customers in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and other major markets around the world.

BEA is a leading Hong Kong-based financial services group listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, serving the needs of customers throughout Greater China and beyond, with total consolidated assets of HK$891.4 billion (US$113.5 billion) as of 30 June 2025. BEA also operates one of the largest branch networks in Hong Kong, with 47 branches, 41 SupremeGold Centres, and 3 i-Financial Centres.