Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance

Leadership Solutions Limited; American Samoa; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadership Solutions Limited is seeking a seasoned Risk and Compliance Manager to lead a dedicated team in the financial services sector. The role requires strong leadership, deep AML/CFT knowledge, and a track record of delivering robust regulatory programs.

You will act as MLRO, oversee sanctions, onboarding, and second-line compliance, and report to senior management while coordinating with regulators and external auditors. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Compliance, AML or risk in financial services or related regulated industry.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks; AML/CFT obligations.
• Experience managing regulatory relationships, inspections and audits.
• ACAMS certification is strictly required.
• Good command of English and Mandarin Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk and Compliance team and maintain risk management framework, setting the compliance strategy and maintaining effective policies, procedures, controls, and governance arrangements in line with applicable regulatory requirements and Group standard.
• Act as the designated MLRO and oversee the Company’s AML, CFT, and sanction programs, including escalation and reporting of suspicious activity and regulatory matters.
• Provide proactive and risk-based compliance advice to business stakeholders on new opportunities, onboarding, higher-risk activities, third-party arrangements, and ongoing operations.
• Oversee second-line compliance and risk activities, including monitoring, risk assessments, control testing, issue escalation, and remediation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact, updating policies, controls, and operating practices.
• Manage regulatory and assurance relationships with regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and present management information and compliance reports for senior management and governance.
• Develop and deliver compliance training covering AML/CFT, sanctions, and other topics.
• Lead the regulatory workgroup and support business projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

AML expertise

Communication

Problem solving

English & Mandarin

Education

University degree or above in Risk Management, Business Administration, Accountancy, Law or related disciplines

Job description

Our client is a reputable financial institution. To cope with the business development, they are inviting experienced professionals to join the team.

Responsibilities:

Lead the Risk and Compliance team and maintain risk management framework, setting the compliance strategy and maintaining effective policies, procedures, controls, and governance arrangements in line with applicable regulatory requirements and Group standard

Act as the designated MLRO and oversee the Company’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), and sanction programs, including appropriate escalation and reporting of suspicious activity and other regulatory matters

Provide proactive and risk-based compliance advice to business stakeholders on new business opportunities, client onboarding, higher-risk activities, third-party arrangements, and ongoing operations

Oversee second-line compliance and risk activities, including compliance monitoring, risk assessments, control testing, issue escalation, and remediation

Monitor relevant regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business, ensuring changes are incorporated into policies, controls, and operating practices

Manage regulatory and assurance relationship, including responding to enquiries and coordinating with regulators, auditors, and other key stakeholders

Prepare and present management information and compliance reports for senior management, governance committees, and Group Compliance

Develop and deliver compliance training covering AML/CFT, sanctions, and other relevant regulatory and compliance topics

Lead the regulatory workgroup and support business projects, strategic initiatives, and other priorities as required by senior management

Requirements:

University degree or above in Risk Management, Business Administration, Accountancy, Law or related disciplines;

Minimum 10 years of experience working within a Compliance, AML, Financial Crime Compliance or risk function within financial services, corporate services, trust services or related regulated industry;

Proven management and leadership skills;

Strong knowledge and understanding of financial regulatory frameworks; and trustee business requirements, including AML/CFT obligations;

Experience managing regulatory relationships, inspections and audits

Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills to manage diverse stakeholder relationships;

Strong analytical thinker with high sound judgment

ACAMS certification is strictly required;

Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Mandarin);

It is the corporate policy of Leadership Solutions Limited to achieve full compliance with the obligations and requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. The privacy policy and personal information collection statement can be found in our website. All information received will be kept in strict confidence and only for employment-related purposes.

Founded in Hong Kong since 2003 to serve businesses in Asia Pacific, including Greater China Region, Leadership Solutions offers a fully integrated suite of services in senior executive search and professional recruitment.

Founded in Hong Kong since 2003 to serve businesses in Asia Pacific, including Greater China Region, Leadership Solutions offers a fully integrated suite of services in senior executive search and professional recruitment.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Risk and Compliance Manager?
• What is your highest level of education?

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