Senior Compliance Leader – APAC (Hong Kong)

BGC Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Group in Hong Kong seeks a Head of Compliance to lead the HK compliance function and oversee two junior officers. You will report to the APAC Head of Compliance in Singapore and serve as the main interface with SFC and HKMA. This role focuses on advisory, training, monitoring and financial crime control across all HK entities.

You will guide the team in risk assessment, policy implementation and cross-border matters, ensuring robust regulatory compliance and proactive business support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal or compliance experience in financial services.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of SFC/HKMA regulations.
• Ability to articulate complex matters clearly and concisely.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of bonds, custodian services, energy products (incl. futures) and OTC products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Compliance team in Hong Kong and promote the function's reputation.
• Ensure Hong Kong entities comply with relevant regulations and advise on regulatory implications.
• Manage group rationalisation and ad hoc projects.
• Develop a proactive, integrated compliance approach across APAC.
• Guide risk assessments and robust monitoring/desk review processes.
• Provide training and support policy implementation for management and staff.
• Collaborate with APAC, EMEA and US Heads of Compliance to align global policies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Business mindset

Job description

BGC Group in Hong Kong seeks a Head of Compliance to lead the HK compliance function and oversee two junior officers. You will report to the APAC Head of Compliance in Singapore and serve as the main interface with SFC and HKMA. This role focuses on advisory, training, monitoring and financial crime control across all HK entities.

You will guide the team in risk assessment, policy implementation and cross-border matters, ensuring robust regulatory compliance and proactive business support.