Job opening - Head of Compliance in Hong Kong | Randstad Hong Kong

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Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, particularly the HKMA and IA, leading responses to on-site examinations and thematic reviews.
Oversee the compliance of broker-referral models and distribution channels, ensuring strict adherence to GL25, GL26, and Professional Investor regulations.
Provide expert guidance on AML/CTF, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and complex source-of-wealth checks for HNW clients and offshore trusts.
Advise senior management on regulatory risks, premium financing projects, and cross-border client matters spanning Mainland China and Southeast Asia.
Conduct continuous compliance reviews, gap analyses, and product due diligence for various wealth and insurance offerings.

skills & experience required.

Minimum 10 years of experience in insurance regulatory compliance, preferably within a brokerage, bancassurance, or legal environment.
Qualified Solicitor in Hong Kong or possessing equivalent professional certifications (e.g., CAMLS, ACOP, LLM in Compliance & Regulations).
Extensive knowledge of HKMA and IA regulations, AML/CTF guidelines, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
Proven track record in managing regulatory liaisons, establishing governance frameworks, and partnering with front-line business units.
Fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin are strictly required to effectively support Mainland and regional cross-border operations.

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about the job.

Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, particularly the HKMA and IA, leading responses to on-site examinations and thematic reviews.
Oversee the compliance of broker-referral models and distribution channels, ensuring strict adherence to GL25, GL26, and Professional Investor regulations.
Provide expert guidance on AML/CTF, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and complex source-of-wealth checks for HNW clients and offshore trusts.
Advise senior management on regulatory risks, premium financing projects, and cross-border client matters spanning Mainland China and Southeast Asia.
Conduct continuous compliance reviews, gap analyses, and product due diligence for various wealth and insurance offerings.

skills & experience required.

Minimum 10 years of experience in insurance regulatory compliance, preferably within a brokerage, bancassurance, or legal environment.
Qualified Solicitor in Hong Kong or possessing equivalent professional certifications (e.g., CAMLS, ACOP, LLM in Compliance & Regulations).
Extensive knowledge of HKMA and IA regulations, AML/CTF guidelines, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
Proven track record in managing regulatory liaisons, establishing governance frameworks, and partnering with front-line business units.
Fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin are strictly required to effectively support Mainland and regional cross-border operations. ...

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experience
10 years
skills
no additional skills required
qualifications
no additional qualifications required
education
Bachelor Degree

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hong kong
permanent
full-time

specialism
banking & financial services
sub specialism
compliance, risk & governance
reference number
91M0276120_7114103153477355511

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