AVP / VP, Compliance, Global Wealth Management recruitment
JOB PURPOSE
- To provide Compliance support to the business in Asia focusing on Hong Kong as the business activities increase. An experienced Compliance professional who has practical knowledge of providing support to a GWM business is required.
RESPONSIBILITES
Advisory
· Provide compliance and regulatory advice on an ongoing basis, focusing on investment products including equities, derivatives, fixed income, mutual funds, alternative investments, foreign exchange, credit, deposits and trusts.
· Knowledge of Hong Kong and Singapore regulations and provide advice to business and support functions on existing and new regulations
· Review and advise Private Bank Accounts following the Global, Hong Kong and Singapore Customer Due Diligence Process.
· Provide advise on local laws and regulations and internal policies regarding anti-money laundering and customer due diligence
· Review and provide Compliance approval for new business initiatives, operational procedures and major operational and system changes
· Develop compliance policies and procedures
Training
· Provide training to Private Banking staff in Asia and promote compliance culture
Monitoring and Surveillance
· Develop and conduct periodic surveillance monitoring program. Identify improvement areas and put forward practical and compliant solutions.
· Undertake compliance investigations
· Participate in conducting self assessment reviews
· Review and approve external marketing materials
Regulatory
· Assist in handling regulatory enquires, surveys and questionnaires
· Assist in handling regulatory inspections
Other
· Develop a network of Compliance officers in peer institutions to benchmark against industry best practices
· Assist in providing timely reporting on Compliance issues to business and Compliance management, as appropriate
Skills
· Law degree or other closely-related professional qualifications preferred (e.g. CFA, CPA)
· 5-10 years investment market experience at HKMA, SFC or at a significant financial institution in Asia and preferably at least 5 years experience in private banking compliance
· Familiar with private banking and HKMA and SFC rules and regulations. Strong knowledge in cash equities products and exchange rules. Understanding of the Asia-Pac regions, US and the EU regulations would be an advantage
· Understanding of local laws and regulations with practical experience of interpreting AML and customer due diligence rules and guidelines.
· Good product knowledge
· Strong verbal and written communications skills
· Good analytical and problem-solving skills
· Controls focused
· Good team player
· Strong command of spoken and written English. Fluent Cantonese and Mandarin proficiency would be an advantage.
· Strong proficiency in MS Office