Job Description

• Responsible for overseeing the compliance framework and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements within the organization
• Act as the Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CO & MLRO) for the MSO license
• Lead the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures, manage regulatory submissions, and ensure the company's operations meet all legal and ethical standards.
• Work on strategic projects aimed at enhancing the compliance infrastructure and collaborate with both local and international teams to address compliance issues across the business.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations under the MSO license. Prepare and submit all required regulatory reports accurately and within deadlines. Stay updated with changes in regulatory requirements and implement necessary adjustments to internal policies and practices.
• Develop and regularly review compliance policies and procedures to align with current laws and industry standards. Ensure that all compliance documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant departments.
• Conduct thorough investigations into any cases of suspected non-compliance or suspicious activities. Utilize financial and transactional data to detect anomalies and potential threats.
• Act as the MLRO by identifying, investigating, and reporting suspicious transactions to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner, adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about compliance requirements, company policies, and the importance of adhering to legal standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with channel partners' compliance teams to ensure alignment and adherence to compliance standards across all operational channels.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Deep understanding of Hong Kong's financial regulations and international compliance standards applicable to payment services
• Certification such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) is highly desirable
• 5 years in the financial industry or with financial regulators.
• Experience acting as a CO & MLRO, particularly for MSO, is highly preferable.
• Experience in liaising with HK C&ED, SFC, and HKMA is desirable.

Links International is an award-winning industry leader in innovative human resources outsourcing in Asia. Links was established in 1999 and has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Macau and Zhuhai, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.

We offer a broad range of services, ranging from both retained and contingent recruitment, to payroll and visa processing, designed to cover all aspects of your human resources processes, enabling your team to focus on higher value, strategic activities.