Senior CFD & FinTech Compliance Lead

EBC Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global career development

International work environment

Comprehensive Medical plan

Pantry snacks and beverages

Job summary

EBC Tech Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Lead Compliance professional to oversee the CFD business, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. You will manage licenses, review marketing content, draft and negotiate contracts, advise senior management, and develop policies, procedures, and monitoring programs.

The role offers an international work environment, competitive pay, medical plan, and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 6–8 years of compliance experience within CFD, Brokerage, Forex, Securities, Fintech, Financial Services, or related regulated industries, with management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance frameworks across relevant jurisdictions.
• Proven experience managing regulatory licenses, regulatory examinations, audits, and interactions with regulators.
• Hands-on experience reviewing marketing materials, social media content, and advertising communications within a regulated financial environment.
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements, client-facing documents, and business contracts from a compliance and regulatory perspective.
• Excellent understanding of AML/KYC, client onboarding, conduct risk, and governance requirements.
• Payment industry experience, including PSPs, acquiring banks, cross-border payments, or merchant onboarding would be an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the compliance framework for the CFD business across jurisdictions.
• Manage regulatory licenses, including applications, renewals, ongoing regulatory filings, and correspondence with regulators and external advisers.
• Review and approve marketing materials, social media content, website communications, and promotional campaigns to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and advertising requirements.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documentation from a compliance and regulatory perspective, working closely with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Act as the primary compliance advisor to senior management and business teams on regulatory matters, new products, client communications, and business initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and monitoring programs in line with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Handle regulatory inspections, audits, inquiries, investigations, and reporting obligations, ensuring timely responses and remediation where required.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide recommendations to strengthen governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programs to employees and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, industry bodies, and other relevant parties on licensing, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Support the compliance review of payment-related arrangements, PSP relationships, and financial institution partnerships when required. Experience in payments, acquiring banks, or PSP ecosystems would be considered an advantage.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/KYC

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Licensing management

English & Chinese comms

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance

Job description

EBC Tech Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Lead Compliance professional to oversee the CFD business, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. You will manage licenses, review marketing content, draft and negotiate contracts, advise senior management, and develop policies, procedures, and monitoring programs.

The role offers an international work environment, competitive pay, medical plan, and strong career development opportunities.