Senior Associate, Regulatory Compliance

IQ-EQ; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Training & development

Job summary

IQ-EQ in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Associate to provide compliance advisory services to clients regulated by the SFC. You will manage licensing, FRR submissions, and regulatory reporting while liaising with clients to ensure smooth, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes strong regulatory knowledge, client-facing skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work arrangement offered with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in financial services compliance.
• Knowledge of Hong Kong regulatory frameworks.
• Proficient in MS Office; English and Cantonese fluency.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• As primary client liaison, deliver compliance consultancy services, handle inquiries, and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Conduct regulatory research and provide timely advisory on SFC rules and updates.
• Prepare and manage SFC licensing applications, FRR submissions, and other reports.
• Perform compliance monitoring reviews, KYC processes, and lead client meetings.
• Coordinate with auditors, legal teams, regulators, and other stakeholders on compliance matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Client-facing

English Cantonese

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Accounting/Finance

Job description

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people.Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our team for the provision of compliance consultancy services to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance, AML, Financial Resource Rules ("FRR") and exceptional client-facing abilities. This role involves providing comprehensive compliance advisory services to clients regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and addressing complex compliance issues.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• You'll act as the primary client liaison, delivering compliance consultancy services, handling inquiries, and ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory adherence
• You'll conduct regulatory research and provide timely advisory on SFC rules, updates, and compliance requirements
• You'll prepare and manage SFC licensing applications, regulatory filings, FRR submissions, and other required reports and disclosures
• You'll perform compliance monitoring reviews, KYC processes, and lead client meetings with clear reporting and actionable updates
• You'll monitor liquidity and capital positions, assess financial impacts, and coordinate with auditors, legal teams, regulators, and other stakeholders on compliance matters

Other

• Perform any additional tasks as directed by the Associate Director to support the team and enhance client services.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and are proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as Medical and Dental insurance coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognize the value of working flexibly and are keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

About you:

• You demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to solve complex regulatory compliance issues
• You communicate regulatory information clearly and effectively while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a results-oriented mindset
• You embody key behaviors such as ownership, resilience, positivity, proactivity, and collaboration, aligned with core values
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with prior experience in financial services compliance and knowledge of Hong Kong regulatory frameworks
• You are proficient in MS Office, fluent in English and Cantonese, and capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and engaging effectively in client-facing and team-based environments

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve - whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.