CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

4 weeks ago


Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR China Madison Pearl Full time
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | Digital Banking

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | Digital Banking (AML focus)

Senior executive position

Our client is one of Hong Kong's licensed digital banking groups with an established local business spanning both retail and corporate clients. As an industry-leading banking institution, their governance functions ensure compliance with statutory provisions, regulatory requirements, and industry codes of conduct.

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Compliance Officer, with a deep understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures, to lead their compliance department with a view to enhancing the group's financial crime compliance procedures and adherence to regulatory frameworks (RC). You will be responsible for formulating and implementing the bank's overall compliance strategy, in support of its long-term goals and growth objectives. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will provide advice and counsel to the CEO and your peers on material compliance frameworks and other relevant business matters.

You will act as the Bank's primary liaison with regulators, including the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and Insurance Authority (IA), on all compliance-related matters, with a particular emphasis on regulatory compliance, AML, and financial crime compliance. You will also advise senior management on laws, rules, and standards, including any changes that the Bank must comply with. You will provide advisory services on regulatory requirements related to corporate governance, business activities, and licensing.

In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring the compliance department is adequately resourced and staffed while maintaining the necessary independence. You will develop and implement a robust compliance framework to identify, assess, and monitor compliance risk, establishing the Bank's compliance policies and guidelines. Establish a compliance program to ensure adherence to statutory provisions, regulatory requirements, and codes of conduct, and lead the timely execution of this program.

Qualifications

  • University degree in Accountancy, Finance, or Law with a minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in regulatory compliance and AML/CFT compliance in the banking industry or banking regulators.
  • Experience with FATCA and CRS matters is highly preferred.
  • Holder of CAMLP/CAMS certification; IT security certification is preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in banking and AML/CFT-related matters.
  • Strong experience in banking practices, operational procedures, and IT control matters.
  • Excellent analytical and judgmental skills.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese; fluency in Putonghua is a must.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.

For a confidential discussion, please click apply to this role at the below link or contact directly: jennifer.yang@madisonpearl.com +852 3752 0441

Seniority level
  • Executive
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal and Other
  • Banking and Financial Services
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