Head of Compliance (Tech Company VATP Role)

Company Our client is a Hong Kong Fintech company offering SocialFi and also applying for a Virtual Asset Trading Platform SFC type 1,7 license. Responsibilities - Carry out your duties as a Manager-in-Charge as related to SFC for Compliance of the Company - Act as an adviser to the Senior Management on general compliance, regulatory, financial crime, AML, KYC and data protection matters. - Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations - Implement, work with internal teams and external consultants to review policies, standard operating procedures, systems implementation, and internal controls for regulatory compliance programs to ensure licensing commitments and obligations are fulfilled. - Review and advise on areas of regulatory change and applicable best practice in the region and update relevant manuals and procedures as necessary. - Assist on the selection of compliance IT vendor for the purpose of AML and KYC compliance, KYT and trade surveillance etc. - Manage and enhance the compliance and financial crime framework. - Conducting periodic compliance monitoring and performing regular surveillance activities, reporting to the senior management on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the Company's systems and controls, and implementing any required enhancements. - Conduct periodic company-wide AML risk assessment and AML policy review, including ongoing assessments. - Maintain close liaison with the relevant regulatory bodies (SFC) and obtain any necessary licenses, consents, make ad hoc notifications, file periodic regulatory returns and providing information upon request. - Design and deliver staff training and internal briefings to ensure that the Company and its staff comply with applicable legislations, topics may include but not limited to regulatory changes/developments and their impact on their Company. - Build strong regulatory relationship with all respective regulatory bodies and championing the adoption of best industry standards. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field. - At least 5 years of experience in a compliance role within cryptocurrency industry or financial services - Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively - Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets is a plus - Fluent in English and in Cantonese Application Options If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at [email protected]