Head of Compliance - Multi - Asset Trading Platform
Michael Page
Hong Kong
Full time
Permanent
On-site
Competitive
About the job
- Lead the compliance and AML function !
- Multiple jurisdiction and regulator exposure !
My client is a global FX/CFD brokerage firm offering multi-asset trading products and operating in a regulated financial services environment with a strong focus on compliance, AML, and business growth.
Job Description
As the Head of Compliance, your main responsibilities will include:
- Lead the firm's compliance framework and manage regulatory relationships, licensing, filings, and audits.
- Oversee AML/CFT programmes, KYC/CDD processes, risk assessments, and suspicious activity reporting.
- Manage client onboarding and monitor trading activity for market abuse, toxic flow, and other compliance risks.
- Provide compliance advice on new products, business initiatives, marketing materials, and customer communications.
- Develop and maintain compliance policies, controls, monitoring programmes, and internal governance frameworks.
- Support data privacy, regulatory governance, audit activities, and remediation of compliance findings
A successful Head of Compliance should have:
- Bachelor Degree
- 5-10+ years of compliance experience within FX/CFD brokerages, trading platforms, fintech, or regulated digital asset businesses.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, AML/CFT requirements, client onboarding, transaction monitoring, and trading surveillance.
- Experience serving as a Compliance Officer, MLRO, or Deputy MLRO, with exposure to regulators such as MAS, ASIC, FCA, CySEC, or FSCA preferred.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CRCM considered an advantage. - Must be fluent in Mandarin and can read and write chinese
- Competitive annual salary
- Opportunity to shape compliance strategies across the Asia region.
- Lead the compliance and AML function for a global FX/CFD brokerage.
- Partner directly with senior leadership and regulators on strategic initiatives.
- Gain exposure to global markets, digital assets, and business growth projects.