Senior Compliance Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Compliance Manager with a strong background in offshore compliance, trustee obligations, and regulatory engagement to join our Hong Kong office. In this crucial role, you will act as the key liaison between external regulators across BVI, Cayman, and Hong Kong, outsourced compliance officers, and internal business teams. You will lead policy reviews and trustee-related governance frameworks, manage internal corporate governance including board meeting coordination and minute drafting, handle regulatory communications and inspections, and deliver compliance training to enhance regulatory understanding across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Policy Governance & Enhancement

1. Direct the annual and continuous assessment of policies and procedures for the company's regulated entities, with emphasis on trustee-related governance frameworks, including trustee oversight structures, trust administration protocols, and associated controls
2. Enhance and reinforce frameworks addressing conflicts of interest, fiduciary responsibilities, and segregation of duties
3. Ensure all policies align with current regulatory standards across BVI, Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong, industry best practices, peer benchmarks, and the organization's risk appetite and operational needs
4. Convert regulatory mandates into clear, actionable internal policies and directives

2. Corporate Governance Management

1. Develop, implement, and sustain corporate governance frameworks for regulated licensees, particularly BVI and Cayman entities
2. Supervise board and committee governance activities, including the Board of Directors, Compliance Committee, and other relevant governance bodies
3. Organize and oversee governance meetings, covering agenda preparation, governance document creation, coordination with directors and senior management, and drafting and maintenance of meeting minutes
4. Ensure governance structures, decision-making protocols, and documentation are robust, properly recorded, and compliant with offshore regulatory expectations

3. Regulatory Liaison & Engagement

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and external compliance officers
2. Manage regulatory meetings, inquiries, written correspondence, and subsequent follow-ups
3. Facilitate license renewals, regulatory filings, and on-site inspections
4. Produce professional English documentation for regulatory purposes

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

1. Connect internal business and compliance execution teams with external compliance partners and regulatory requirements
2. Communicate operational realities and execution challenges clearly and accurately
3. Strike an appropriate balance between regulatory rigor and business practicality

5. Compliance Education & Awareness

1. Facilitate or deliver internal compliance training sessions
2. Communicate regulatory developments, policy revisions, and areas of regulatory focus
3. Improve compliance knowledge and awareness across all teams

Requirements:

1. Min. 6-8+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, or related fields, with at least 3-5 years focused on offshore trustee or fiduciary compliance
2. Proficient in English and Chinese, with exceptional written and verbal English communication skills for regulatory contexts
3. Demonstrated hands-on experience in compliance policy development and review, regulatory engagement, and corporate governance frameworks
4. Direct experience with offshore trustee-related compliance policies
5. Proven track record managing multi-jurisdictional compliance matters, ideally spanning BVI, Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong
6. Strong foundation working within regulated environments
7. Experience in licensed financial institutions, professional compliance/fiduciary/corporate services firms, international law firms, or regulatory/risk advisory practices
8. Familiarity with regulatory engagement, regulatory inspections, or outsourced compliance officer arrangements
9. Strong ability to interpret complex regulatory language and translate it into clear, practical internal guidance