Regulatory Compliance Vice President

We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to join a leading financial institution in Hong Kong as a Vice President in Regulatory Compliance. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert oversight and drive a data-led approach to ensure the organisation operates in line with legal, regulatory and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks across business activities, processes, and systems.
2. Investigate potential market abuse, including insider dealing, unlawful disclosure, market manipulation, or anti-competitive conduct.
3. Conduct investigations of compliance breaches and oversee corrective and preventative actions.
4. Implement and maintain compliance policies aligned with regulatory requirements and international best practices.
5. Collaborate with business, legal, and risk management teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance.
6. Oversee anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and other financial crime risk controls.
7. Advise senior stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters and guide strategy and operational improvements.
8. Lead or mentor team members where applicable, ensuring development, accountability, and high performance.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Deep technical knowledge of HKMA regulations, governance frameworks and supervisory requirements, including surveys and reporting.
2. Experienced in regulatory compliance, investigations, and risk management.
3. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
4. Capable of driving strategic improvements and influencing organisational compliance culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly visible, impactful role within a dynamic and growing organisation, contributing to robust compliance and governance practices in the region.