- Location
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Closing date
- Sep 9, 2026
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
MLRO / Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)
Responsibilities
- Statutory MLRO: Act as HKMA-registered MLRO and primary liaison for the HKMA, JFIU, and regulators on all AML/CFT matters.
- Regulatory Governance: Direct STR reporting, manage HKMA inspections/audits, drive remediation, and advise senior leadership on regulatory changes.
- FCC Framework & Tech: Own and upgrade end-to-end AML controls (KYC, TM, Sanctions, FCRA) and automated systems for high-volume digital banking.
- Scope Expansion: Provide FCC oversight for cross-border payments/remittances
- Leadership & Cross-Functional: Manage a team of 5+ FCC professionals and partner with Risk, Legal, Tech, and C-suite to balance compliance with business growth.
Requirements
- Experience & Seniority: 10+ years in AML/FCC in brokerage firm/web3
- Must hold or have held official HKMA-registered MLRO status (internal titles insufficient).
- Proven experience leading direct SFC inspections.
- Managing 5+ headcount;
- Background in digital banking, e-wallets, or automated KYC.
- Native Cantonese/Mandarin speaker with deep Hong Kong regulatory and market expertise.
Skills
AMLKYCCompliance