My client is a leading global FinTech and Blockchain company expanding rapidly in Asia, currently seeking a Head of Compliance to be based in Hong Kong.
This is a global role and will focus on developing and driving the Compliance strategy within different jurisdictions in Asia and Europe.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement regulatory and compliance frameworks to ensure the company is compliant with regulatory obligations.
- Oversee the compliance operations such as customer onboarding, due diligence review, transactions monitoring, sanctions screening, vendor reviews, regulatory reporting procedures, etc
- Review and implement compliance tools to enable prompt and adequate detection of unusual activities and investigate, report suspicious activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Proactively liaise with all business lines to identify compliance gaps, implement controls, provide recommendations, implementing compliance process improvements accordingly.
- Develop and conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders to ensure they are kept updated on all new regulatory developments and requirements.
Requirements
- Degree holder or above in Law, Risk Management, Finance or related field with 10+ years' experience in a regulatory compliance role within a Banking/Finance, Payments, Fintech, or other relevant industry
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience, capable of understanding business needs whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Solid experience managing relationships with different regulatory authorities, with a keen understanding of their concerns and requirements.
- Capable of managing multiple complex compliance projects and requests, with a detailed and strategic mindset.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build high performing teams with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Cable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency.