Senior HK Compliance & MLRO Leader

Reap; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage after probation

Use of AI tools at work

Culture of innovation and continuous学习

Job summary

Reap, a Hong Kong-based fintech, seeks a seasoned Head of Compliance and MLRO to own the HK AML/CFT programme across its entities. You will lead regulatory engagement, audit readiness, and governance while shaping risk-aware operations for a fast-scaling business in financial connectivity and stablecoins.

You will collaborate with global FCC, product, operations and legal teams to ensure scalable, audit-ready compliance. A senior, hands-on leader with HK experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in AML/CFT within regulated financial institutions.
• Prior appointment as MLRO/CO/AMLCO in a HK-regulated entity preferred.
• Hands-on experience filing STRs with the JFIU and managing regulator inspections or external AML audits.
• Experience in fintech, payments, cards or stablecoins is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as MLRO for Reap's Hong Kong entities, with direct access to senior management and the board.
• Own HK AML/CFT policies, standards and procedures, ensuring alignment with HK guidelines and FATF standards.
• Lead preparation for and management of external AML audits and independent reviews, including remediation tracking to closure.
• Provide 2nd line guidance and quality oversight to the FCO team on CDD decisions and escalation quality.
• Deliver regular MI and compliance reporting to senior management and own HK AML/CFT training.

Skills

AML/CFT expertise

Regulatory reporting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Regulatory engagement

Education

CAMS or ICA certification

Tools

AML monitoring tools

Job description

Reap, a Hong Kong-based fintech, seeks a seasoned Head of Compliance and MLRO to own the HK AML/CFT programme across its entities. You will lead regulatory engagement, audit readiness, and governance while shaping risk-aware operations for a fast-scaling business in financial connectivity and stablecoins.

You will collaborate with global FCC, product, operations and legal teams to ensure scalable, audit-ready compliance. A senior, hands-on leader with HK experience is essential.