Head of Compliance, Banking

Our client is an international financial services group, currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Head of Compliance to join the bank. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills to contribute to the success and growth of the bank.

1. Lead compliance governance: Serve as Compliance Manager/Officers (including HKBO s72B, SFO compliance manager roles, and charter integrity roles) to ensure compliance risks and oversight meet HKMA/SFC and other regulator standards.
2. Build and maintain compliance framework: Establish, review, and update compliance policies/procedures; design regular compliance checks, testing/monitoring, and ongoing remediation programs.
3. Regulatory liaison and reporting: Act as primary contact for regulators/law enforcement and external advisors; ensure timely regulatory filings, queries responses, and prompt escalation of breaches with recommended corrective actions.
4. Advisory, training, and governance support: Advise the Board/management/staff on compliance matters; conduct regular staff training; prepare materials for Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee, and Board-level meetings.
5. AML/CTF and cross-functional coordination: Supervise control of AML & regulatory policies with the MLRO, coordinate with other departments to address compliance issues effectively, and maintain necessary regulatory registrations.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA) is highly preferred.
2. Extensive experience 12+ years in compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
3. Strong knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.