Head of Compliance & Risk recruitment

My client is the overseas branch of an Asian bank. It has been in Hong Kong over 40 years. This exciting role will report to the General Manager of the branch with an additional functional reporting line to the Head of Compliance Risk at the overseas Head Office.

 Key responsibilities will include:

                1)      Regulatory compliance

2)      Risk control

3)      AML and terrorist financing

4)      Compliance program review

5)      Liaison between HK branch and all regulatory agencies

6)      Liaison between HK branch and Head Office

Relevant candidates are likely to have the following background / experience:

 1)   A university degree  

 2)   Minimum 6 years relevant experience in Compliance gained in the banking/securities        industry

3)    Thorough understanding of HKMA / SFC requirements and Hong Kong regulatory environment

4)     Excellent interpersonal skills with strong comfort in interacting with senior management and regulators 

5)     Fluent in English.