WeLab Bank - Manager, Compliance Governance

WeLab; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning stipend

Wellness program

Free food & drinks

Social activities

Positive work environment

Job summary

WeLab is seeking a senior Compliance lead to develop and govern a comprehensive regulatory program in Hong Kong, overseeing risk assessment, policy formation, and regulatory reporting across its banking and financial services businesses.

The role requires deep knowledge of banking and securities laws, strong communication with regulators, and the ability to drive a culture of compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business Administration or equivalent disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of legal or compliance experience, prior in-house banking and regulatory engagement experience a plus.
• Good exposure to risk assessment, governance & oversight and regulatory reporting matters.
• In-depth knowledge of banking, securities and other financial services related laws or regulations, compliance best practices.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritise and deliver high-quality work.
• Independent with a strategic mindset, open to tackling new issues and sounding out new ideas.
• Ability to make, support and defend difficult and complex regulatory compliance decisions.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skill.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement annual compliance plan, build and update regulatory inventory in light of new regulatory changes, assess regulatory development and its impacts on businesses.
• Identify regulatory compliance risks, conduct annual compliance risk assessment, perform assurance review, elevate all actual and potential regulatory and policy breaches and conduct issues to senior management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust governance framework for compliance and regulatory matters.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of compliance programs.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate regulatory reports, ensuring timely communication with regulatory authorities.
• Formulate and review policies and procedures including compliance manual to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and group policies.
• Engage and maintain strong relationship with regulatory authorities and handle all related enquiries (including regulatory inspections and audits).
• Provide appropriate training and promote compliance culture.

Education

Law / Business Administration degree

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, operates two digital banks (WeLab Bank and Bank Saqu) as well as multiple online financial services in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Indonesia, with over 70 million individual users and over 700 enterprise customers. WeLab uses game-changing technology to help users access credit, save money, and enjoy their financial journey.

At WeLab, we always put our people first. Embarking on a career with WeLab means being part of the driving force to make financial services accessible for everyone. In our flat and agile organization, you will get all the opportunities to make real impacts and deliver change. Most importantly, while you achieve greatness, we will ensure you have an amazing experience at WeLab!

Our team is energetic and passionate who can deliver and execute, and we are looking for intellectually curious, open-minded, and smart-working individuals who are just as passionate as we are about making financial services enjoyable.

Join us to build a better financial future for everyone!

About You:

• You're a go-getter with mad juggling skills (or multiple hats) who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
• You enjoy doing purpose-led and meaningful work
• You have a strong thirst for knowledge and are driven to find solutions that don't exist yet
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and extremely resourceful (in your past life, you could've been a detective)
• You always find a way to get things done without sacrificing the quality of your work, integrity, and values
• No task is off limits for you
• You are humble and prioritize the success of the team over your own with an eagerness to help those around you
• You don't shy away from challenges and can bounce back from setbacks

What you’ll do and what success looks like in this role

• Prepare and implement annual compliance plan, build and update regulatory inventory in light of new regulatory changes, assess regulatory development and its impacts on businesses
• Identify regulatory compliance risks, conduct annual compliance risk assessment, perform assurance review, elevate all actual and potential regulatory and policy breaches and conduct issues to senior management
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust governance framework for compliance and regulatory matters
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of compliance programs
• Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate regulatory reports, ensuring timely communication with regulatory authorities
• Formulate and review policies and procedures including compliance manual to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and group policies
• Engage and maintain strong relationship with regulatory authorities and handle all related enquiries (including regulatory inspections and audits)
• Provide appropriate training and promote compliance culture

What is required and what we’re looking for

• Degree holder in Law, Business Administration or equivalent disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of legal or compliance experience, prior in-house banking and regulatory engagement experience a plus
• Good exposure to dealing with risk assessment, governance & oversight and regulatory reporting matters
• In-depth knowledge of banking, securities and other financial services related laws or regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products and operating business
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritise and deliver high-quality work
• Independent with a strategic mindset, open to tackling new issues and sounding out new ideas
• Ability to make, support and defend difficult and complex regulatory compliance decisions
• Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skill
• Ability to promote compliance culture/conduct in the Bank
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

Perks and Benefits to enrich your experience at WeLab:

• Learning and development stipend - we value lifelong learning and believe the best way to invest in our employees is to encourage them to continue to learn
• Wellness and happiness – Numerous activities to let you focus on your physical and mental wellbeing. We allow flexible time offs to take care of personal matters and to enjoy time with family and friends
• Comfortable and positive work environment – Open plan office for easy collaboration and social with your colleagues, or branch out into your own thinking pods when needed, with FREE food and drinks for when you want to recharge
• Work smart, play hard – Connect with your colleagues over food and drinks at the stocked pantry, in the spacious social area with board games and a ping pong table, or over activities like hiking, yoga, badminton, etc.
• A big and contagious smile on everyone’s face to make you happier

WeLab’s Awards & Recognitions:

• Asia Banking FinanceRetail Banking Awards:Virtual Bank of theYear-Hong Kong
• CNBC Disruptor 50:the only Hong Kong-based company on the list
• Financial TimesAsia-Pacific High-Growth Companies:#2in ranking
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong“Corporate Innovation Index”:#1inranking

We offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate.

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