Senior Manager, Regulatory Self-Assessment (90k budget)

Your new company

Our client is a regional bank with a strong presence across Asia. As part of the continued enhancement of its governance and regulatory control framework, the bank is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead Compliance Self-Assessment and Assurance activities across business and support functions.

Your new role

• Lead and oversee compliance self-assessment and assurance reviews across business units.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of regulatory controls, policies, and procedures against applicable HKMA and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) exercises and thematic reviews.
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and regulatory risks, and drive remediation plans with stakeholders.
• Review regulatory developments and assess impacts on existing control frameworks.
• Challenge the first line of defence on control effectiveness and compliance risk management practices.
• Prepare management reports, assurance findings, and governance committee materials.
• Liaise with Compliance, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, and business management on control enhancement initiatives.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and remediation tracking.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree holder in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Compliance Assurance, Compliance Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, or Risk & Control functions within banking.
• Strong knowledge of HKMA regulations, banking control frameworks, and governance requirements.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, control testing, self-assessments, or assurance engagements.
• Understanding of RCSA, compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and issue management processes.
• Professional qualifications such as CAMS, CPA, CIA, CRCM, FRM, or ICA would be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and report-writing skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or send your updated CV to [email protected]. If this opportunity is not suitable but you are exploring Compliance, Risk, Audit, or Governance opportunities, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
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